The 2017-18 Budget: Considering the State's Role in Elections [Publication Details]

Mar 30, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: Considering the State's Role in Elections [Publication Details] The 2017-18 Budget: Considering the State's Role in Elections Format: HTML Description: Despite reaping regular benefits from county administration of elections, the state only sporadically provides funding to counties for election activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3634

The 2019-20 Budget: Assessing the Governor’s Primary Care Physician Residency Proposals [Publication Details]

May 9, 2019 - The state currently funds two initiatives to support residency programs for primary care physicians. The first initiative is named after its legislative authors, Song‑Brown, and is administered by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4034

February 2018 Cap-and-Trade Auction Results [EconTax Blog]

Mar 1, 2018 - Based on the preliminary results, the state will generate an estimated $725 million in revenue from the auction. As shown in Figure 1, this amount is less than what the state received from the last auction in November 2017 ($863 million), but more than the August 2017 auction ($642 million).
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/267

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

May 8, 2018 - The state collected $34 million in cannabis excise tax revenue in the first quarter of 2018. Based on this quarterly tally, we think that 2017-18 revenue likely will be somewhat l ower than the administration ’s January estimate.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/282

The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - Treats Caltrans Differently Than Other State Departments. Like Caltrans, other state departments do not receive compensation adjustments for temporary positions. And many other state departments also have ongoing vacant positions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

The 2017-18 Budget: Local Update of Census Address Program Overview

Mar 23, 2017 - Accurate Census Count Clear State Interest. Not only do U.S. Census results affect the number of seats in the House of Representatives apportioned to each state, but the results also affect how much federal funds states receive.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3629

California State University General Fund Changes [EdBudget]

Jan 15, 2019 - California State University General Fund Changes [EdBudget] 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/Education/EdBudget/Details/235

The 2018-19 Budget: The May Revision—Health and Human Services (HHS)‑Related Funding to Address Homelessness

May 17, 2018 - For example, it is unclear if DSS would have to work with the Council to implement and evaluate Home Safe given the Council ’s overall role in coordinating various housing and homelessness programs throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3842

The 2018-19 Budget: California Achieving a Better Life Experience Board

Jan 31, 2018 - The program is overseen by a board, which consists of the State Treasurer (Chair), the Director of Finance, the Controller, the Director of Developmental Services, the Chairperson of the State Council on Developmental Disabiliti es, the Director of Rehabilitation, and the Chair of the State Independent Living Council.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3738

Lessons From Other States to Address California’s Redemption Center Closures

Apr 10, 2017 - Recyclers in Other States Have More Operating Flexibility. Like California, most other states have requirements to ensure consumers have opportunities to redeem containers. In many states, retailers collect the containers themselves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3649