Implementing AB 900's Prison Construction and Rehabilitation Initiatives [Publication Details]

May 14, 2009 - For example, we note that the department’s construction cost estimates for the infill bed projects reflect an almost quadrupling of costs since the last state prison was built about seven years ago. Moreover, we find that the cost to operate the infill bed and reentry facilities and pay the annual debt service for the lease-revenue bonds to construct these facilities will be significant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2063

The Basics of Proposition 98, a Tutorial for State Policymakers [Publication Details]

May 13, 2009 - This web-based presentation is designed to help state-level policymakers understand the essential elements of the state’s school funding formula. The presentation lasts roughly 20 minutes and provides viewers with background on Proposition 98, detail on how the funding formulas work, and a discussion of how the measure affects policymakers’ annual budget decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2062

Overview of Federal School Improvement Program [Publication Details]

May 12, 2009 - Overview of Federal School Improvement Program [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/2061

Family Cost Participation Program Expansion [Publication Details]

Apr 27, 2009 - Assembly Member De La Torre requested our assistance in determining the savings that could be achieved by expanding the Family Cost Participation Program (FCPP) to all services purchased by Regional Centers (RC) for consumers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2028

Reforming Davis-Dolwig: Funding Recreation in the State Water Project [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2009 - We also find that, over many years, the Department of Water Resources has been allocating costs to the state under Davis-Dolwig that are significantly in excess of the direct costs to SWP for recreation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1984

2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: The Fiscal Outlook Under the February Budget Package [Publication Details]

Mar 13, 2009 - Thus, without corrective actions, the state’s huge operating shortfalls will reappear in future years—growing from $12.6 billion in 2010–11 to $26 billion in 2013–14. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1967

2009-10 Budget Analysis Series [Publication Details]

Mar 13, 2009 - 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series [Publication Details] HTML Description: Due to the very serious nature of the state’s fiscal problems and the likelihood that the Legislature will be discussing budget issues on a more accelerated pace this year, we are departing from our traditional approach of publishing our Analysis and our Perspectives & Issues documents.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1909

2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: Health [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2009 - 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: Health [Publication Details] 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: Health Format: HTML Description: The Governor's budget for 2008‑09 proposes to hold General Fund spending on health programs virtually flat compared to the current-year spending level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1925

2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: Revenues [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2009 - We also identify two targeted rate increases—increasing the vehicle license fee (VLF) to 1 percent and a three-year temporary PIT surcharge—that, combined, would raise $3.4 billion in 2009‑10 and $3.5 billion in 2010‑11.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1923

2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: Transportation [Publication Details]

Feb 3, 2009 - This is a net decrease of $3 billion, or about 16 percent, below the estimated current-year expenditure level. In this report we examine ways the Legislature can reduce the impact of the Governor’s transportation funding proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1922