Snapshot of Internet Usage in Schools

Jan 13, 2015 - In addition, the state has a second database —the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) —that tracks on an annual basis the number of devices per student. Internet Speeds Vary Across the State.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3892

Initiative related to the ballot initiatives process [Ballot]

May 14, 2015 - Constitution —for example, in regards to the First Amendment, which prohibits the establishment of state laws abridging political speech. While the fiscal effect of the measure on state and local governments would depend on these implementation issues, as well as the number of initiatives filed that would be subject to this measure, we estimate that the fiscal effect would likely be negligi ble.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-014

The 2016-17 Budget: Assessing the Governor’s Zero-Textbook-Cost Proposal

Mar 14, 2016 - The state already has funded efforts to select, compile, and make available free, open textbooks for 50 high –enrollment courses that are common to the three public higher education segments. In addition, the state has funded an incentive grant program to encourage faculty to adopt these textbooks and other OER for individual courses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3392

Pilot to determine value of stronger auditing effort by OIS to validate IT security compliance.

Mar 3, 2014 - Some of these laws are overarching and apply to most state entities, while others a re more program-specific.) Although SAM is a principal tool used by the state to consolidate state IT security standards, some departments must also comply with specific federal privacy and security standard s.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/796

California State Library Budget [EdBudget]

May 13, 2017 - California State Library Budget [EdBudget] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/17

History of Special Education Funding in California [Publication Details]

Feb 27, 2018 - This post traces the history of state special education funding in California to better inform conversations about how this funding might be allocated going forward.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3764

The 2015-16 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 19, 2014 - Our higher General Fund revenue estimates translate to $6.4 billion available in 2015-16 for the state's Proposition 98 priorities. The report also discusses choices facing the state in implementing Proposition 2, such as choices about which budgetary and retirement debts to repay with dedicated Proposition 2 funds over the next 15 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3152

Unclaimed Property: Rethinking the State’s Lost & Found Program [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2015 - Since the 1950s, the state has accumulated over $7 billion in unclaimed property belonging to individuals, businesses, and local governments. Because property not reunited with owners becomes state General Fund revenue, the unclaimed property law creates an incentive for the state to reunite less property with owners.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3167

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Overview of Adopted Plan)

Jun 19, 2015 - The budget ends 2015‑16 with $4.6  billion in estimated total reserves, including $1.1  billion in the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties —the state ’s traditional budget reserve —and $3.5  billion in the BSA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3279

Sacramento long-range planning study

Apr 2, 2014 - It identified long-term state office space needs in Sacramento, examined opportunities for r euse of state-owned assets, and identified areas that could accommodate the development of state office space (including state-owned and privately-owned sites).
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/801