Establishment of a new state agency, the California Agency on Service and Volunteering.

May 5, 2010 - The Legislature established the agency level of government in statute to encompass major state functions —generally with thousands of employees —related to core state responsibilities, such as prisons, business and transportation, health and human services, and state administration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/79

Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [Publication Details]

May 4, 2010 - In particular, the survey asked districts to report how they were responding to the newly granted flexibility to shift funds among, as well as away from, approximately 40 state-funded categorical programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2266

Lanterman Closure Proposal Has Merit, But Plan Lacks Fiscal Details

May 4, 2010 - The State Constitution (Article III, Section 9) provides that the sale of such surplu s properties are to be used to help pay off state deficit reduction bonds or, if the bonds have been fully repaid, into the state ’s reserve fund for emergencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/206

The Governor's April Letter proposals include $442 million in 2010-11 bond authorizations to fund capital outlay projects at UC and CSU.

May 3, 2010 - One potential benefit of funding the Governor ’s proposal would be the economic impact of state spending on the construction industry. However, the state ’s ability to quickly sell the bonds and start the projects immediately is doubtful.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/204

The Employment Development Department's Automation Projects [Publication Details]

May 3, 2010 - Presented to: Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 On State Administration Hon. Denise Moreno Ducheny, Chair
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2265

Webcast: Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell its Office Buildings? [Publication Details]

Apr 27, 2010 - Webcast: Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell its Office Buildings? [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/2262

Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell Its Office Buildings? [Publication Details]

Apr 27, 2010 - Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell Its Office Buildings? [Publication Details] Video Description: Recent legislation authorized the Department of General Services (DGS) to sell and then lease back 11 state-owned office properties.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2261

An issue has arisen regarding the transition costs in 2010-11 of switching to a new fiscal intermediary (FI) for Medi-Cal. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) estimates the new contract will

Apr 23, 2010 - As stated earlier, several analyses have found that procuring a new MMIS was necessary to support programmatic changes and improve fraud detection. Moreover, with the rollout of federal health care reform it will be even more critical that the state has a modern system that can effectively manage this change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/203

Proposed $3 million augmentation to support the new redistricting process.

Apr 21, 2010 - The Bureau of State Audits (BSA) has res ponsibilities of assembling the commission under specific guidelines.   The Secretary of State is charged with staffing the commission until the commission can hire their own staff and contract for other costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/202

The State Budget: The California State Budget Crisis—The Possibility of Improvement [Publication Details]

Apr 21, 2010 - The State Budget: The California State Budget Crisis—The Possibility of Improvement [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/2258