Disaster Assistance [Publication Details]

Jan 3, 2008 - With the recent Southern California wildfires, there has been significant interest in the programs that are available to help disaster victims. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information on the programs and funds available to deal with state disasters. We provide links to more specific information, such as program eligibility and rules.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1691

California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections, 2007-08 Through 2012-13 [Publication Details]

Nov 14, 2007 - Making tough choices now will allow the state to move closer to putting its fiscal woes in the past. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1681

The Governor's Health Care Plan: State Fiscal Risks and Issues--October 2007 [Publication Details]

Oct 31, 2007 - The Governor's Health Care Plan: State Fiscal Risks and Issues--October 2007 [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/1678

Improving the Appraisal Function in Resources Land Acquisitions [Publication Details]

Oct 18, 2007 - With the billions of dollars of state funds spent in recent years or available for expenditure (from existing bond funds) for land acquisitions for resource conservation purposes, it is important that the purchase price of these acquisitions be supported by a sound appraisal process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1676

2007-08 State Budget Update [Publication Details]

Oct 15, 2007 - 2007-08 State Budget Update [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/1675

California Spending Plan 2007-08: The Budget Act and Related Legislation [Publication Details]

Oct 15, 2007 - The state also expects to spend $14 billion in bond funds for infrastructure during the fiscal year. The enacted budget, with the Governor’s vetoes, assumed that the state would spend no more than it received in 2007–08 and end the year with a $4.1 billion reserve.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1674

Major Features of the 2007 California Budget [Publication Details]

Aug 31, 2007 - On August 21, 2007, the Legislature passed the 2007-08 Budget Bill, along with implementing legislation. The Governor signed the budget on August 24, after using his line item veto authority to reduce General Fund appropriations by $703 million. The budget package authorizes total General Fund spending of $102.3 billion, essentially the same as revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1671

State-Local Working Group Proposal to Improve the Mandate Process [Publication Details]

Jun 21, 2007 - State-Local Working Group Proposal to Improve the Mandate Process [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/1665

Improving State Nursing Programs: Ensuring an Adequate Health Workforce [Publication Details]

May 29, 2007 - Improving State Nursing Programs: Ensuring an Adequate Health Workforce [Publication Details] Improving State Nursing Programs: Ensuring an Adequate Health Workforce Format: HTML Description: In recent years, the number of registered nurses in the state has not kept up with demand.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1663

California’s First Retiree Health Valuation: Questions and Answers [Publication Details]

May 9, 2007 - The Legislature required the Controller to contract with actuaries for California's first valuation of unfunded state retiree health liabilities. On May 7, 2007, the Controller reported that the state's estimated unfunded liabilities total $48 billion. This report answers key questions concerning the valuation and identifies actions the Legislature could take to address the state's liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1658