UC and CSU Outreach Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Currently, the state provides over $83 million in funding to the University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) to support over 20 different K-14 outreach programs that focus on preparing and encouraging students from disadvantaged backgrounds to attend college. For 2007-08, the Governor’s budget proposes a $26.3 million General Fund reduction to these programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1600

Reject Plan to Guarantee Teacher Benefit [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - We recommend that the Legislature reject the administration’s proposed trailer bill language to (1) guarantee teachers’ purchasing power benefits through California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) and (2) reduce General Fund costs by $75 million in 2007-08.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1573

Addressing Issues in the Traffic Congestion Relief Program [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Seven years into the Traffic Congestion Relief Program (TCRP), only 26 of the 141 projects have been completed. In addition, many project sponsors have yet to identify full funding for their TCRP projects. While development work continues on many projects, delayed state funds and cost increases continue to threaten project delivery.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1577

CALFED Bay-Delta Program [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - CALFED Bay-Delta Program [Publication Details] HTML Description: The budget proposes $473.6 million across eight state agencies for the CALFED Bay-Delta Program in 2007-08. We recommend tying the use of performance measures (currently under development) to the budget process, and raise concerns about a number of CALFED’s budget proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1592

Student Fees [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Student Fees [Publication Details] HTML Description: The Governor’s budget assumes that the University of California and the California State University will enact fee increases of 7 percent and 10 percent for resident students at their respective campuses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1602

The California Prison Receivership: An Update [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - The California Prison Receivership: An Update [Publication Details] The California Prison Receivership: An Update Format: HTML Description: The federal court appointment last year of a Receiver to take over the state's prison medical care system is already resulting in a number of actions intended to improve inmate care as well as significant uncertainties regarding the state costs and savings likely to result from his actions .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1580

An Overview of State Expenditures 2007-08 [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - An Overview of State Expenditures 2007-08 [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/1555

State Fiscal Picture 2007-08 [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Adoption of the plan would also leave the state with large operating shortfalls in future years, unless additional corrective actions are taken. Thus, the Legislature will face major challenges in crafting a budget for the coming year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1559

2007-08 Budget: Perspectives and Issues [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - We estimate that the Governor’s budget plan would result in 2007-08 expenditures exceeding revenues by $2.6 billion. This would leave the state with a $726 million year-end deficit, compared to the Governor’s January 10th estimate of a $2.1 billion positive reserve. In addition, the state would face operating deficits of $3.4 billion in 2008-09, $2.5 billion in 2009-10, and $1.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1560

Employee Compensation in 2007-08: Prison Pay Surges [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - The Governor’s budget would increase state employee compensation costs by an estimated $1.2 billion in 2007-08. Item 9800 includes $972 million ($468 million General Fund) of this amount. The remainder is included in departmental budgets--principally the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1574