Governor's Prison Overcrowding Package Is More Balanced But Too Big [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - We recommend that the Legislature consider an alternative package that would also address overcrowding but result in a more limited surplus of prison beds, provide a better mix of beds, and reduce state costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1582

Sex Offender Proposals Generally Consistent With New Laws, But More Detail Required [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - The Governor's budget includes two proposals related to the management of sex offenders under parole supervision. We recommend approval of the proposal implementing recommendations of the High Risk Sex Offender Task Force, but find that the proposal to implement new state laws lacks important implementation details and is overbudgeted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1585

Resources Bonds [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - The state would spend substantially higher bond amounts than in the current year, particularly for flood management. To ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the new bonds, we recommend that the Legislature set funding priorities to guide new programs created by the bonds; establish appropriate cost-sharing arrangements; ensure related programs are coordinated; and
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1586

Implementation of "AB 32" Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - The budget proposes $36 million across several state agencies to implement 2006 legislation (AB 32, Nuñez) that sets objectives and provides a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1589

Funding for State Parks Maintenance [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Funding for State Parks Maintenance [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/1591

Narrowing the Tax Gap [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Narrowing the Tax Gap [Publication Details] HTML Description: There is a substantial difference between the amount of taxes that are statutorily owed to the state versus the taxes that are actually remitted by taxpayers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1595

UC and CSU Enrollment Growth and Funding [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - UC and CSU Enrollment Growth and Funding [Publication Details] UC and CSU Enrollment Growth and Funding Format: HTML Description: The Governor’s budget proposes about $120 million to fund 2.6percent enrollment growth at the University of California (UC) and 2.5percent enrollment growth at the California State University (CSU).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1601

New Approach to Faculty Compensation Needed [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - The Governor’s proposed budget bill language directs the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) to recommend a new methodology that compares total faculty compensation at the University of California and the California State University, as well as options for assessing the appropriateness of these compensation levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1605

Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan [Publication Details] Perspectives and Issues (Major Analyses) February 21, 2007 Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan Format: HTML Description: The Governor proposes to extend health care coverage to California’s uninsured population and to implement specific reforms.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1609

Legislative Oversight of State Employee Compensation [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Legislative Oversight of State Employee Compensation [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/1610