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

State Fiscal Picture 2006-07 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - State Fiscal Picture 2006-07 [Publication Details] HTML Description: California has benefited greatly from an over $11 billion three-year revenue increase since the 2005‑06 budget was enacted; yet, the Governor’s budget plan would still leave the state with major structural budget shortfalls and a large amount of other financial obligations outstanding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1389

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

March 2010 Fiscal Update [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2010 - March 2010 Fiscal Update [Publication Details] Description: This memo provides a high level description of our view of the state's budget situation, including comments on the economy, revenues, and expenditure trends.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2251

LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 2004 - LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details] HTML Description: The role of the Legislative Analyst's Office is to review state programs and make recommendations to the Legislature as to how the state can operate more effectively and efficiently.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1204

The 2017-18 Budget: Alternatives to the Governor’s Proposition 2 Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2017 - Proposition 2 (2014) requires the state to make: (1) minimum annual payments toward certain eligible debts and (2) deposits into the state’s rainy day fund. This publication outlines alternatives to the Governor’s proposals that could free up General Fund resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3574

Pending Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005: Fiscal Effect on California [Publication Details]

Jan 20, 2006 - In this report, we review the major provisions of this legislation, estimate the fiscal impact on federal funds and state funds based on current law, and identify key issues for legislative consideration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1366

The 2014-15 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 13, 2014 - On January 9, the Governor presented a budget package with a proposed $2.3 billion reserve at the end of 2014-15. The Governor's budget seeks to address some of California's biggest budget issues. The Governor's emphasis on debt repayment is prudent, and his proposal for a new rainy-day fund requirement underscores the importance of regular state contributions to a larger budget reserve.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2819

The State Appropriations Limit [Publication Details]

Apr 12, 2000 - The State Appropriations Limit [Publication Details] HTML Description: California's state appropriations limit (SAL)--which grows annually by a population and cost-of-living factor--places an "upper bound" each year on the amount of monies that can be spent from state tax proceeds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/719

State Fiscal Picture 2005-06 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2005 - Without the adoption of ongoing solutions of the magnitude offered by the budget plan, the 2005-06 budget would be precariously balanced and the state would experience major budget shortfalls in 2006-07 and beyond.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1231