July 2017 Update: Los Angeles’ Bid for the Olympics and Paralympics [Publication Details]

Jul 6, 2017 - The California Legislature has provided a $250 million backup guarantee for shortfalls of the 2024 Games, but Los Angeles' bid for 2024 is fairly low risk and it is hoped that no state guarantee funds will ever have to be paid out.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3695

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the California Spending Plan (Final Version) [Publication Details]

Oct 17, 2019 - Each year, our office publishes California Spending Plan, which summarizes the annual state budget. In July, we published a preliminary version of the report. This, the final version, provides an overview of the 2019‑20 Budget Act, then highlights major features of the budget approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4083

The 2016-17 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 26, 2016 - The state allocates apportionment funding on the basis of FTE enrollment. In 2015 –16 , we estimate the state provided $700  million for basic skills through apportionments (accounting for 11  percent of all apportionment funding).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3372

The 2016-17 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 23, 2016 - The Legislature could change state law in order to keep these revenues in the MVA. Caltrans Caltrans is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the development and operation of the state ’s transportation system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3366

Addressing California's Key Liabilities [Publication Details]

May 7, 2014 - Due to its massive unfunded liability and relatively high growth rate, we recommend that the Legislature make a full funding plan for the California State Teachers' Retirement System a top priority in addressing the state's key liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3011

Infographic: California's State Budget [Publication Details]

Oct 24, 2014 - Infographic: California's State Budget [Publication Details] Infographic Description: This infographic presents information about the current state budget (2014-15) 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/3149

Governor’s May Revision Update: Health Insurance Affordability Proposals [Publication Details]

May 15, 2019 - With the May Revision (and prior to the May Revision with the release of proposed implementing legislation), the administration has provided additional details on its January proposal to impose a state individual mandate and use penalty revenues from the mandate to fund health insurance subsidies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4047

Housing and Economic Mobility [EconTax Blog]

Oct 10, 2016 - Because of this, state intervention may be needed to encourage more home building in key parts of the state. Follow @LAOEconTax on Twitter for regular California economy and tax updates.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/212

Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 2016 - Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions [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/3513

The 2016-17 Budget: Public Employment Relations Board (PERB)

Mar 1, 2016 - While considering the 2015-16 state budget, members of the Legislature ’s budget committees expressed concerns regarding the backlog of cases at PERB and considered a proposal to augment PERB ’s budget by $1 million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/report/3377