Lanterman Closure Proposal Has Merit, But Plan Lacks Fiscal Details

May 4, 2010 - The State Constitution (Article III, Section 9) provides that the sale of such surplu s properties are to be used to help pay off state deficit reduction bonds or, if the bonds have been fully repaid, into the state ’s reserve fund for emergencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/206

The Governor's April Letter proposals include $442 million in 2010-11 bond authorizations to fund capital outlay projects at UC and CSU.

May 3, 2010 - One potential benefit of funding the Governor ’s proposal would be the economic impact of state spending on the construction industry. However, the state ’s ability to quickly sell the bonds and start the projects immediately is doubtful.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/204

The Employment Development Department's Automation Projects [Publication Details]

May 3, 2010 - Presented to: Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 On State Administration Hon. Denise Moreno Ducheny, Chair
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2265

Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell Its Office Buildings? [Publication Details]

Apr 27, 2010 - Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell Its Office Buildings? [Publication Details] Video Description: Recent legislation authorized the Department of General Services (DGS) to sell and then lease back 11 state-owned office properties.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2261

Webcast: Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell its Office Buildings? [Publication Details]

Apr 27, 2010 - Webcast: Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell its Office Buildings? [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/2262

An issue has arisen regarding the transition costs in 2010-11 of switching to a new fiscal intermediary (FI) for Medi-Cal. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) estimates the new contract will

Apr 23, 2010 - As stated earlier, several analyses have found that procuring a new MMIS was necessary to support programmatic changes and improve fraud detection. Moreover, with the rollout of federal health care reform it will be even more critical that the state has a modern system that can effectively manage this change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/203

The State Budget: The California State Budget Crisis—The Possibility of Improvement [Publication Details]

Apr 21, 2010 - The State Budget: The California State Budget Crisis—The Possibility of Improvement [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/2258

Proposed $3 million augmentation to support the new redistricting process.

Apr 21, 2010 - The Bureau of State Audits (BSA) has res ponsibilities of assembling the commission under specific guidelines.   The Secretary of State is charged with staffing the commission until the commission can hire their own staff and contract for other costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/202

Transfer cost of the California Law Revision Commission to the Legislature's budget.

Apr 19, 2010 - The three categories of costs proposed to be transferred to the Legislature are: State Capitol Repairs and Maintenance . The Governor 's proposal would eliminate the $5.4 million General Fund budget in the Department of General Services (DGS) for State Capitol repairs and maintenance and require the Legislature t o cover all of these costs instead.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/200

Transfer cost of the Commission on Uniform State Laws to the Legislature's budget.

Apr 19, 2010 - Transfer cost of the Commission on Uniform State Laws to the Legislature's budget. Transfer cost of the Commission on Uniform State Laws to the Legislature's budget. Program: Commission on Uniform State Laws Finding or Recommendation: This is a judgment call for the Legislature as it considers its own budget within the context of overall state budget priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/201