The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Consumer Affairs

Feb 17, 2017 - We concur that reducing the state ’s reliance on the Accenture maintenance contract is a worthwhile goal since it is more costly than state staff. However, the proposal does not reflect a commensurate reduction in maintenance contract amounts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3570

Use of various chemicals, pesticides, and vaccines, as well as other activities in California (Amendment #1) [Ballot]

Mar 11, 2016 - In view of all of the above factors, the full scope of the fiscal impacts to state and local governments is highly uncertain. As required by Section 9005, we are informing you that it is our opinion that the measure would result in a substantial net change in state and local finances.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2016-001

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Proposal to Transfer the Seismic Safety Commission [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2020 - Various state departments are involved in seismic safety. In particular, the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission (SSC) is an independent entity under the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing (BCSH) Agency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4158

Common Claims About Proposition 13

Sep 19, 2016 - California ’s Impact Fees Higher Than Many States. Over half of states have impact fees, which pay for the costs associated with new development like new infrastructure. A recent survey of over half of these states (including most of the western states) found California to have the highest average impact fees for construction of a single –family home.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3497

Funding for Major Internet-Related Programs Since 2000

Feb 17, 2015 - The state also has provided funding for technical assistance and t he development of Internet-based tools for instruction. State Has Allocated $7 Billion ($709 Million State, $6.2 Billion Federal) for Programs for Schools and Other Entities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3891

The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 8, 2018 - In the next section, we discuss two cross‑cutting state transportation issues: (1) funding from the tax and fee increases authorized by Chapter 5 of 2017 (SB 1, Beall), and (2) an update on the condition of the Motor Vehicle Account (MVA).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3745

Administration proposals to change workforce budgeting.

May 18, 2015 - Consider how administration proposal affects legislative oversight of state departments' workforces. Further Detail State Workforce of Large Interest During Budget Deliberations. A significant share of the state ’s budget pays salary and benefit costs for state employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/853

Fiscal Outlook: Developmental Services [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2017 - It also considers the fiscal impact of the closure of state-run Developmental Centers, which will occur over the outlook period. This is part of a collection of material for The 2018-19 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3717

A measure regarding religious organizations and criminal law. [Ballot]

Jun 10, 2015 - There may also be some additional state or local government costs to investigate claims arising under this measure. Fiscal Effects The measure could have the following fiscal effects: If implemented, possible minor increase in state or local government revenues if any entities are found to violate the measure ’s provisions and a possible minor increase in state or local government costs to investigate claims arising under the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-023

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of Special Education “Disconnect” [Publication Details]

Mar 1, 2017 - Since 2013-14, the state has experienced a disconnect between the funding allocated for special education and the funding level specified by state law. In this web post, we explain the source of this disconnect and offer two options for rectifying it.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3598