California State Tax Expenditures Total Around $55 Billion [EconTax Blog]

Feb 18, 2015 - The State Board of Equalization also produces research on sales tax exclusions and exemptions, which includes information on both state and local sales tax laws.  Background Origin of the Tax Expenditure Concept.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/60

Challenges in Reviewing Recently Released $400 Million Deferred Maintenance Project List

May 11, 2016 - Furthermore, it will also be challenging for the Legislature to determine whether the proposed funding is spread across departments in a way that addresses what the Legislature thinks are the most pressing state infrastructure needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3457

2018-19 Changes in K-12 Proposition 98 Spending [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/87

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Child Care and Preschool)

Jun 19, 2015 - Due to the differential rate increase to the part-day State Preschool rate described below, the new part- and full-day State Preschool rates will be higher than the SRR. Regional Market Rates (RMR) Increase by 4.5 Percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3276

Revised Use of Reasonable Force Act of 2015 [Ballot]

May 12, 2015 - Fiscal Effects The fiscal effects of this measure on state and local governments would depend largely on the recommendations made by the new state advisory panel in regards to any new training requirements for officers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-010

A Look at Housing Markets Outside of California's Major Metros [EconTax Blog]

Mar 17, 2015 - Majority of State ’s Counties Are Outside the Major Metros.   The state 's major metros are comprised of 18 of the state 's most populous counties.  Forty of the state ’s 58 counties, however,  are located outside of the state ’s major metros.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/65

The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Mar 4, 2016 - The CMS has established an extensive process for states to evaluate the service settings in their current HCBS programs and requires that states submit to CMS for review and approval a statewide transition plan (STP).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3382

California Community Colleges: Evaluation of Intersession Extension Pilot Program [Publication Details]

Dec 14, 2016 - As a response, the state enacted Chapter 710 of 2013 (AB 955, Williams), which permitted select colleges to offer, on a pilot basis, fully fee-supported credit-bearing courses during winter and summer intersessions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3515

California Health Facility Construction Loan Insurance Program

Feb 11, 2015 - State law requires that the State Treasurer ’s Office (STO) make these payments from the General Fund. Since the inception of the Cal-Mortgage Program in 1972, HFCLIF has remained solvent and never required General Fund paym ents.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/823

2015-16 State Budget Infographic [Publication Details]

Nov 16, 2015 - 2015-16 State Budget Infographic [Publication Details] Infographic Description: This infographic presents information about the current state budget (2015-16) and compares the level of spending and revenues assumed in the current budget to historical levels since 1950-51.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3306