The 2011-12 Budget: To Defer or Not Defer? An Analysis of the Effects of K-12 Payment Deferrals [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2011 - Relying on deferrals has allowed the state to achieve significant one-time savings while simultaneously allowing school districts to continue operating a larger program by borrowing or using cash reserves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2396

State Controller's Office: 21st Century Project [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2011 - State Controller's Office: 21st Century Project [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/2400

The 2011-12 Budget: Child Care and Development [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2011 - Consistent with these principles, we recommend the Legislature reject the Governor’s proposal to cut state subsidies by 35 percent, reconsider the Governor’s proposal to restore CalWORKs Stage 3 child care, and approve —perhaps in modified form —his proposals to change eligibility criteria and reduce administrative and support activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2394

The 2011-12 Budget: Achieving General Fund Savings at UC and CSU [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2011 - The 2011-12 Budget: Achieving General Fund Savings at UC and CSU [Publication Details] The 2011-12 Budget: Achieving General Fund Savings at UC and CSU Format: HTML Description: The Governor’s budget solutions in higher education include unallocated General Fund reductions of $500 million for the University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2395

LAO Recommendations on Implementation of California State University Doctor of Education Degree Programs [Publication Details]

Jan 21, 2011 - LAO Recommendations on Implementation of California State University Doctor of Education Degree Programs [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/2393

The 2011-12 Budget: Prioritizing Course Enrollment at the Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Jan 20, 2011 - The 2011-12 Budget: Prioritizing Course Enrollment at the Community Colleges [Publication Details] The 2011-12 Budget: Prioritizing Course Enrollment at the Community Colleges Format: HTML Description: In recent years, community college enrollment has been constrained by two major factors: (1) reductions in course-section offerings as a result of state budget cuts, and (2) strong
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2392

Governor’s Redevelopment Proposal [Publication Details]

Jan 18, 2011 - The 2011-12 Governor’s Budget proposes to dissolve redevelopment agencies and shift the revenue to other state and local programs. In this initial overview we provide background on redevelopment agencies, assess the Governor’s proposal, and provide some additional issues for the Legislature to consider.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2388

Introduction to the California Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 13, 2011 - In this ten minute video, Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor discusses the building blocks that comprise California's state budget including the difference between general and special funds, major sources of revenue, and the largest categories of expenditure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2386

The 2011-12 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2011 - It includes reductions in nearly every area of the state budget and a package of revenue proposals that merit serious legislative consideration. We credit the Governor's efforts to craft a budget plan that focuses on multiyear and ongoing solutions, and his proposals to realign state and local program responsibilities and change local economic development efforts have much merit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2384

CAL Facts: 2011 [Publication Details]

Jan 5, 2011 - CAL Facts: 2011 [Publication Details] Description: Various "snapshot" pieces of information, providing a broad overview of public finance and program trends in the state. It consists of a series of charts and tables which address questions frequently asked of our office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2381