Cal Facts: 2014 [Publication Details]

Dec 4, 2014 - Cal Facts: 2014 [Publication Details] HTML Description: With a state as big, as populous, and as complex as California, it would be impossible to quickly summarize how its economy or state budget works.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3154

The 2019-20 May Revision: LAO Economic Outlook [Publication Details]

May 12, 2019 - Our office just released a summary of our updated state fiscal outlook for the May Revision. Our fiscal outlook is premised on a set of economic assumptions. While our November fiscal outlook included multiple economic scenarios, this update for May focuses on only one economic scenario: continuation of moderate economic growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4036

Addressing California's Key Liabilities [Publication Details]

May 7, 2014 - Due to its massive unfunded liability and relatively high growth rate, we recommend that the Legislature make a full funding plan for the California State Teachers' Retirement System a top priority in addressing the state's key liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3011

Infographic: California's State Budget [Publication Details]

Oct 24, 2014 - Infographic: California's State Budget [Publication Details] Infographic Description: This infographic presents information about the current state budget (2014-15) and compares the level of spending and revenues assumed in the current budget to historical levels since 1950-51.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3149

The 2017-18 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 16, 2016 - Under our current projections, assuming no changes in existing state and federal policies, we estimate the state will end the 2017-18 fiscal year with $11.5 billion in total reserves. This includes $8.7 billion in required reserves, which must be deposited into the rainy day fund, and $2.8 billion in discretionary reserves, which the Legislature can appropriate for any purpose.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3507/1

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the California Spending Plan (Final Version) [Publication Details]

Oct 17, 2019 - Each year, our office publishes California Spending Plan, which summarizes the annual state budget. In July, we published a preliminary version of the report. This, the final version, provides an overview of the 2019‑20 Budget Act, then highlights major features of the budget approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4083

The 2015-16 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 19, 2015 - Requires State to Coordinate Federal Adult Education Funding. Trailer legislation requires the state to coordinate funding of two federal adult education programs with state Adult Education Block Grant funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3302

The 2013-14 Budget: Overview of the May Revision [Publication Details]

May 17, 2013 - While the state's fiscal condition has improved, there are many good reasons for the Legislature to adopt a cautious budgetary posture. After years of "boom and bust" budgeting, California's leaders now have the opportunity to build a budget for future years that gives the state more choices about how to build reserves in times of healthy revenue growth, prioritize future state spending, and pay off past debts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2745

The 2014-15 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 20, 2013 - The 2014-15 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details] Press Conf Description: The 19th annual edition of the LAO's Fiscal Outlook--a forecast of California's state General Fund revenues and expenditures over the next six years--reflects continued improvement in the state's finances.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2814

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version) [Publication Details]

Oct 2, 2018 - Each year, our office publishes the California Spending Plan to summarize the annual state budget. This publication discusses the 2018‑19 Budget Act and other major budget actions approved in 2018. This version reflects all budgetary legislation related to the 2018-19 Budget Act.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3870