The MCO Tax: A Flat Versus Tiered Structure

Jul 20, 2015 - This is summarized in the following equation: Overall state funding = MCO net liability + federal reimbursement Therefore, to achieve $1.36 billion in total state funding, the Governor ’s proposal would leverage $700 million in federal funds ($1.36 billion minus $660 million in MCO liability) for the state ’s use, while a flat tax would leverage $410 million in federal funds ($1.36 billion minus $950 million in MCO liability).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3292

Proposed statutory initiative to create a statewide public electrical utility. [Ballot]

Oct 14, 2015 - The net effect of these factors, as well as many others, on state and local finances 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/2015-056

State legislative districts. [Ballot]

Sep 11, 2015 - Fiscal Effect Decreased State Costs. The changes to the legislative spending limit would reduce state spending by over $140  million annually. Every ten years, some of these state savings would be offset by increased costs —probably in the millions of dollars —by the Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw boundaries for the new neighborhood districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-045

Shortcomings in review process for state employee classifications led to incongruities with law

May 6, 2014 - Shortcomings in review process for state employee classifications led to incongruities with law Shortcomings in review process for state employee classifications led to incongruities with law Program: State Civil Service Classifications Finding or Recommendation: Adopt supplemental report language for 2014-15 directing the Department of Human
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/805

The 2017-18 Budget: The New IT Project Approval and Funding Process

Feb 17, 2017 - State Controller ’s Office (SCO). SCO requests $3  million ($1.7  million General Fund) to support the planning effort for the California State Payroll System during Stage 2 activities. This request is notable because SCO previously attempted, unsuccessfully, to modernize the state ’s payroll systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/3562

Fiscal Outlook: Estimating New Construction [EconTax Blog]

Nov 14, 2018 - Our forecast of permitted construction in California is an aggregation of permit forecasts for each of the state ’s counties. Our method of forecasting the value of permits issued in each county has two main components: Economic Model.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/323

The California Alimony Reform Act [Ballot]

Apr 17, 2015 - In addition, the measure could impact state court costs on proceedings for future cases regarding divorce and legal separation. On the one hand, the measure could result in a reduction in the number of contested cases or the amount of time spent on such cases in state courts as requests for spousal support payments would no longer be adjudicated.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-007

Recast Peace Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Mandate as Best Practices

Feb 5, 2015 - Recent Amendments to POBOR Found to Be Reimbursable State Mandates. In December 2011, the Commission on State Mandates (CSM) determined that several recent amendments to POBOR also are reimbursable state mandates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/821

Shift Government Claims Program from VCGCB to DGS.

Mar 18, 2015 - If the board approves the claim, the state is required to pay it. If the board denies the claim, the vendor is allowed to bring suit against the state in court. This process was established to allow th e state to avoid litigation costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/835

The 2015-16 Budget: Rethinking How the State Funds School Facilities [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Rethinking How the State Funds School Facilities [Publication Details] The 2015-16 Budget: Rethinking How the State Funds School Facilities Format: HTML Description: This report analyzes the state's system for financing school facilities and raises concerns with the existing system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3176