Perspectives on the Economy and Demographics 2006-07 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - Despite a slowdown in the final quarter of the year, the U.S. and California economies generally outperformed expectations in 2005, shrugging off soaring energy costs, rising interest rates, and the impacts of three major hurricanes on Gulf Coast states.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1388

Mental Health Mandates Continue to Pose Challenges [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - State costs for reimbursing counties for two state-mandated programs to provide mental health services for school children have grown significantly in recent years. Moreover, serious weaknesses are evident in the system for delivering these services for children in special education programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1393

An Overview of State Expenditures 2006-07 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - An Overview of State Expenditures 2006-07 [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/1385

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

2006-07 Budget: Perspectives and Issues [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - California has benefited greatly from over $11 billion in unanticipated increases in state revenues. Yet, due to its allocation of these funds, the 2006-07 Governor’s Budget would still leave the state with large structural budget shortfalls and an enormous amount of outstanding financial obligations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1390

A Perspective on Emergencies and Disasters in California [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - The Governor’s budget contains proposals for increased spending of $61 million ($54 million General Fund) in the budget year related to the state’s emergency preparedness and response—primarily for public health and agricultural emergencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1391

Retiree Health Care: A Growing Cost For Government [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2006 - The costs of providing health care to retired state employees and their dependents—now approaching $1 billion per year—are increasing significantly. Many other public employers (including the University of California, school districts, cities, and counties) face similar pressures. This report discusses health benefits provided to retired public employees, focusing on state retirees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1382

Infrastructure Overview [Publication Details]

Feb 16, 2006 - An overview of major state infrastructure in which we review infrastructure planning, recent infrastructure expenditures, and sources of infrastructure funding. Presented to the Conference Committee on Infrastructure Bonds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1380

Improving Services For Migrant Students [Publication Details]

Feb 15, 2006 - The Migrant Education Program is a federally funded program that provides supplemental education services to migrant children. This report reviews the state’s implementation of the program. We find that the state could better target resources and better serve migrant students by implementing a comprehensive package of reforms.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1379

Abusive Tax Shelters: Impact of Recent California Legislation [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2006 - In fact, it is likely that ATSs will continue to pose tax-related policy issues for the state. Given this, it will be important that the Legislature stay on top of the ATS situation. As one approach to accomplishing this, it may want to periodically review FTB’s ATS-related activities, including how well it is allocating its budgeted resources to get the best return on ATS
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1373