LAO Alternative Higher Education Budget Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - We recommend an alternative to the Governor’s proposal that avoids making unallocated reductions and adheres to the State Master Plan for Higher Education. Our alternative would fund anticipated enrollment growth at the three segments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1747

Addressing the Local Impacts of Campus Growth [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - As a result of a recent State Supreme Court decision, the higher education segments and other state agencies may need to reconsider how their growth plans affect surrounding communities and whether they should provide payments to local agencies for infrastructure improvements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1748

Funding Wildland Fire Protection [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - The Governor’s proposed surcharge on commercial and residential insurance policies statewide to partially pay for wildland firefighting should be rejected in favor of a fee on property owners in "state responsibility areas" because these individuals directly benefit from the state’s firefighting services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1753

State Park Fees [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - State Park Fees [Publication Details] Description: We recommend that user fees in state parks be increased to avoid park closures as proposed by the Governor and to provide additional funding for state park maintenance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1757

Improving the IHSS Workforce Through Tiered Wages [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - Although IHSS wages represent a significant cost to the state, current law grants local county boards the flexibility to establish IHSS wage levels and requirements for providers who choose to be listed on county registries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1762

Failure to Promulgate Regulations Leads to State Laws Not Being Enforced [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - Failure to Promulgate Regulations Leads to State Laws Not Being Enforced [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/1766

Expanded Efforts Could Further Reduce Cost of Mental Health Drugs [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - The cost of mental health drugs in the Medi-Cal Program continues to grow. We estimate the state can save about $5 million General Fund annually by reducing inappropriate prescribing practices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1767

Reforming Inmate Education to Improve Public Safety: From Cellblocks to Classrooms [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2008 - Executive Summary According to national research, academic and vocational programs can significantly reduce the likelihood that offenders will commit new offenses and return to prison. Despite these findings, the state offers these programs to only a relatively small segment of the inmate population.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1704

Redefining Student Data Access Policy [Publication Details]

Jan 17, 2008 - Existing state and federal laws will limit the ability of California to use the state’s new longitudinal student data system once it is completed in 2010.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1695

Overview of the Governor’s Budget: 2008-09 [Publication Details]

Jan 14, 2008 - Making tough choices now will allow the state to move closer to bringing its long–term spending and revenues into alignment. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1692