Interest on cash and special fund loans likely below administration estimates

Feb 7, 2014 - This is known as the state ’s “ cash-flow borrowing .” The state also has lent special fund balances to the General Fund in recent years to help address annual budget deficits. As of December 2013 , $4.5 billion of such loans were outstanding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/783

Overall, California's January income taxes on target

Feb 4, 2014 - Further drops in stock prices, if they were to occur, would make it more difficult for the state to outperform the administration's revenue projections. Both our office and the administration will release new state revenue projections in May.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/785

Initial Review of CSU's Early Start Program [Publication Details]

Jan 14, 2014 - Initial Review of CSU's Early Start Program [Publication Details] Initial Review of CSU's Early Start Program Format: HTML Description: In 2012, the California State University (CSU) launched Early Start—a program that requires freshmen who do not pass CSU’s placement exams to begin taking remedial courses during the summer before freshman year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2820

The 2014-15 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 13, 2014 - On January 9, the Governor presented a budget package with a proposed $2.3 billion reserve at the end of 2014-15. The Governor's budget seeks to address some of California's biggest budget issues. The Governor's emphasis on debt repayment is prudent, and his proposal for a new rainy-day fund requirement underscores the importance of regular state contributions to a larger budget reserve.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2819

California's December income tax collections were quite strong

Jan 7, 2014 - Data for other tax sources in December will be available later this month, and the Governor will release the administration 's updated revenue projections later this week, when he introduces his proposed 2014-15 state budget plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/775

Oversight of Private Colleges in California [Publication Details]

Dec 17, 2013 - Oversight of Private Colleges in California [Publication Details] Oversight of Private Colleges in California Format: HTML Description: California's Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau) oversees private colleges operating in the state, but some institutions are exempt from the Bureau's oversight by virtue of their accreditation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2817

Overview and History of State Mandates [Publication Details]

Dec 10, 2013 - Overview and History of State Mandates [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2816

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 2013-14 Budget: California Spending Plan [Publication Details]

Nov 4, 2013 - Major features of the 2013-14 budget plan include $2.1 billion for a new formula to distribute funding amongst schools, a state-based plan to expand Medi-Cal to cover more than one million additional low-income adults, and selected program augmentations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2798

State Budget Update [Publication Details]

Oct 15, 2013 - State Budget Update [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2813