CALIFORNIA'S POPULATION

Two-thirds of the population lives in the eight counties with populations greater than one million. Five of those eight counties are in Southern California. Almost 30 percent of all Californians live in Los Angeles County.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/010195_calguide/cgep2.html

^[PDF] The 2021-22 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

In addition, the law allows a district facing “extraordinary fiscal circumstances” to receive an exemption from its county office of education for up to two consecutive years. To date, the cap has not been operative.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2020/4298/prop98-outlook-111820.pdf

"Remodeling" the Drug Medi-Cal Program

Variations in Services From County to County Our analysis indicates that there are significant variations in the availability and extent of Drug Medi-Cal services from one county to another within California.
https://lao.ca.gov/2004/drug_medi-cal/021104_drug_medi-cal.htm

^[PDF] The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget

These programs could be administered by local entities other than county mental health departments including, but not limited to, county departments of public health, county public guardians, or county public defenders.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2020/4154/state-hospitals-021120.pdf

LAO 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: General Government: Secretary of State

Costs counties incur for operating polling places and counting ballots also have been reimbursed in the past, although the state is not obligated to reimburse counties for these special election costs under current law.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2009/general_govt/gen_anl09003008.aspx

^[PDF] Overview of Proposition 98 Budget

.  Remainder consists of various fund shifts, including a major transportation tax proposal as well as proposals to put measures relating to early childhood development funds and mental health funds on June ballot.  If federal relief does not materialize, Governor’s plan proposes to trigger certain revenue increases and expenditure reductions.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2010/Overview_of_Prop_98_Budget_011210.pdf

^[PDF] LAO Parole Realignment Proposal: Additional Options

Figure 3 Parole Realignment Alternatives: Two Examples of County Costs and State Savings LAO Original
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/localgov/2008/lao_parole_realign_options_ltr_050608.pdf

Proposed Los Angeles Welfare Automation Suspension

May 23, 2011 - Proposed Los Angeles Welfare Automation Suspension Proposed Los Angeles Welfare Automation Suspension Program: County Welfare Automation Finding or Recommendation: Pause, rather than suspend indefinitely, the LEADER Replacement System (LRS).
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/436

Evaluation of a Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Manufacturers [Publication Details]

Dec 11, 2018 - Evaluation of a Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Manufacturers [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/3907

^[PDF] Analysis of the 1990-91 Budget Bill: Summary of Findings and Recommendations

The budget proposes to cover this gap by: (l) deferring state costs, (2) funding the reserve at less than 3 percent of expenditures, (3) reducing current service levels in a variety of programs, and (4) shifting costs to counties.
https://lao.ca.gov/1990/reports/0290_1990-91_budget_bill.pdf