2007-08 Budget: Perspectives and Issues [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - We estimate that the Governor’s budget plan would result in 2007-08 expenditures exceeding revenues by $2.6 billion. This would leave the state with a $726 million year-end deficit, compared to the Governor’s January 10th estimate of a $2.1 billion positive reserve. In addition, the state would face operating deficits of $3.4 billion in 2008-09, $2.5 billion in 2009-10, and $1.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1560

Overview of Proposition 1D: K-12 School Facilities [Publication Details]

Feb 7, 2007 - Overview of Proposition 1D: K-12 School Facilities [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/1548

Improving Alternative Education in California [Publication Details]

Feb 7, 2007 - Between 10 percent to 15 percent of high school students enroll in one of the state’s four alternative programs each year. These programs serve many of the state’s at-risk students. We recommend fixing the state and federal accountability programs so that schools and districts are held responsible for the success of students in alternative programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1547

Allocating Local Sales Taxes: Issues and Options [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2007 - Recent agreements between cities and private businesses involving diversions of millions of dollars of local sales taxes have highlighted concerns raised over the years about the present “situs-based” system for allocating local sales taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1540

LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details]

Dec 4, 2006 - This report summarizes various changes to law that we have recommended in recent years. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1527

California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections, 2006-07 Through 2011-12 [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2006 - Following a year in which major revenue increases were allocated to education and other state programs, California policymakers will face a much tougher budget in 2007-08. According to our updated forecast, the state’s budget faces operating shortfalls in excess of $5 billion in both 2007-08 and 2008-09, which will require significant actions to eliminate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1524

California Spending Plan 2006-07: The Budget Act and Related Legislation [Publication Details]

Sep 26, 2006 - The state spending plan for 2006-07 includes total budget expenditures of $128.4 billion, sharply increasing funding for education, providing targeted increases in several other program areas, and prepaying nearly $3 billion in budgetary debt.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1517

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 18 (Psychiatric Technicians) [Publication Details]

Aug 28, 2006 - We estimate that total compensation costs (including benefits) for Unit 18 rank and file would total about $435 million (up 3 percent from the prior fiscal year) in 2006-07 and $460 million (up 6 percent) in 2007-08 under the proposed MOU.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1514

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 7 (Protective Services and Public Safety) [Publication Details]

Aug 25, 2006 - Under the proposed MOU, we estimate that total compensation costs (including benefits) for Unit 7 rank and file would total about $515 million (up 11 percent from the prior fiscal year) in 2006-07 and $540 million (up 5 percent) in 2007-08.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1512

History and Development of Charter School Policy in California [Publication Details]

Aug 7, 2006 - History and Development of Charter School Policy in California [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/1506