The 2015-16 Budget: Analysis of the Human Services Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2015 - First, we review major trends in human services programs since 2007-08 (the last state budget developed before the major recession) and find that total spending is up by 11 percent (in inflation-adjusted terms), with major changes in how programs are funded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3172

Budget Reserve Proposals [Publication Details]

Apr 28, 2014 - Revenue volatility presents a key challenge for state budgeting and the state has a poor track record of setting aside reserves when times are good to help balance the budget during later economic downturns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3004

Budget Reserve Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 27, 2014 - California’s state tax system is highly volatile, and the state has a poor track record of setting aside reserves when times are good to help balance the budget during later economic downturns. Designing a constitutional rainy-day fund mechanism, however, involves many complexities that require detailed consideration by the state’s leaders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2959

Analyses of May 19, 2009 Ballot Propositions [Publication Details]

Feb 26, 2009 - Included are analyses of Propositions 1A through 1F and an overview of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1938

The 2013-14 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 14, 2012 - The state's economic recovery, prior budget cuts, and the additional, temporary taxes provided by Proposition 30 have combined to bring California to a promising moment: the possible end of a decade of acute state budget challenges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2668

The 2016-17 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 11, 2016 - This publication is our office’s initial response to the 2016-17 Governor’s Budget proposal. Estimates of state personal income taxes and required school funding are up significantly. In allocating discretionary resources in the 2016-17 budget, the Governor prioritizes growing state budget reserves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3324

Information Technology Procurement [Publication Details]

Nov 17, 2011 - Presented to theAssembly Select Committee on Government Efficiency, Technology and Innovation and the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2540

Cap-and-Trade Extension: Issues for Legislative Oversight [Publication Details]

Dec 12, 2017 -
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3719

The 2012-13 Budget: Economic and Revenue Update [Publication Details]

Feb 27, 2012 - This report provides our updated projections concerning these and other trends in the economy and state revenues. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2578

Letter to Senator Leno on State Spending [Publication Details]

Mar 10, 2015 - Letter to Senator Leno on State Spending [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/3203