Should the State Consolidate Its Revenue Agencies? [Publication Details]

Jun 10, 2009 - Should the State Consolidate Its Revenue Agencies? [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/2094

State Budget Solutions in Higher Education: General Fund Savings From February Budget Package and Governor’s Proposed May Revision [Publication Details]

Jun 1, 2009 - State Budget Solutions in Higher Education: General Fund Savings From February Budget Package and Governor’s Proposed May Revision [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/2078

Achieving Better Outcomes for Adult Probation [Publication Details]

May 29, 2009 - Achieving Better Outcomes for Adult Probation [Publication Details] Video Description: We conclude that opportunities exist to both improve public safety and reduce state costs by better aligning the county probation and state correctional systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2074

Education of Foster Youth in California [Publication Details]

May 28, 2009 - Seventy-five percent of California foster youth perform below grade level standards, and by third grade 83 percent of foster youth have had to repeat a grade. We believe the state and local programs must reprioritize the way existing funds are spent in order to improve educational opportunities for foster youth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2069

The State Budget Situation [Publication Details]

May 27, 2009 - The State Budget Situation [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/2070

Overview of the 2009-10 May Revision [Publication Details]

May 21, 2009 - The May Revision proposals include major spending reductions and serious efforts for long–term state efficiencies and savings. By acting quickly and reducing reliance on some of the Governor’s riskiest proposals--such as financing $5.5 billion of the deficit by issuing revenue anticipation warrants--the Legislature can return the budget to balance, prevent another
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2065

The State Budget and Educational Funding [Publication Details]

May 19, 2009 - The State Budget and Educational Funding [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/2064

Implementing AB 900's Prison Construction and Rehabilitation Initiatives [Publication Details]

May 14, 2009 - For example, we note that the department’s construction cost estimates for the infill bed projects reflect an almost quadrupling of costs since the last state prison was built about seven years ago. Moreover, we find that the cost to operate the infill bed and reentry facilities and pay the annual debt service for the lease-revenue bonds to construct these facilities will be significant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2063

The Basics of Proposition 98, a Tutorial for State Policymakers [Publication Details]

May 13, 2009 - The Basics of Proposition 98, a Tutorial for State Policymakers [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/2062

California’s Cash Flow Crisis: May 2009 Update [Publication Details]

May 7, 2009 - We also note that the state should be cautious about accepting additional federal assistance for the state's cash flow problems, especially given the strings that may be attached to such aid. ( Five-minute video summary ) See also: May 22, 2009, Conference Committee Update: California's Cash Flow Crisis Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2056