Cost containment proposals.

May 20, 2010 - All of these proposals require either federal approval of a waiver or a state plan amendment (SPA) to implement. Federal waivers generally allow a state to waive certain program requirements, in order to further the purposes of the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/238

Improving In-Prison Rehabilitation Programs [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 2017 - In this report, we (1) provide background information on the state’s in-prison rehabilitation programs (including their intended goals), (2) outline key program principles for maximizing reductions in recidivism, (3) identify key shortcomings in the state’s rehabilitation programs, and (4) make recommendations to improve how the state provides in-prison rehabilitation programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3720

Moving management of state employee and retiree health benefit programs from the California Public Employees' Retirement System to another state entity.

Jan 27, 2010 - Moving management of state employee and retiree health benefit programs from the California Public Employees' Retirement System to another state entity. 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/Recommendations/Details/53

MOU Fiscal Analysis for Bargaining Units 5, 8, 12, 16, 18, and 19 [Publication Details]

Jul 15, 2010 - MOU Fiscal Analysis for Bargaining Units 5, 8, 12, 16, 18, and 19 [Publication Details] MOU Fiscal Analysis for Bargaining Units 5, 8, 12, 16, 18, and 19 Format: PDF Description: In our required fiscal analysis of six proposed collective bargaining agreements, we find that the memoranda of understanding (MOUs), if adopted, would produce state savings in 2010-11, little net
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2334

Request for $63 million to replace vehicles to comply with air quality regulations

May 24, 2011 - However, at the same time, the administration is currently reviewing the state ’s fleet as required by a  recently issued executive order to determine if there are vehicles that not needed or are being underutilized.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/295

2009-10 California Spending Plan: The Budget Package [Publication Details]

Oct 6, 2009 - In addition, the budget assumes spending from bond funds of nearly $10 billion as the state continues to allocate moneys from the $43 billion bond package approved at the November 2006 election. While state expenditures decline in 2009–10, federal funds spending will increase dramatically.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2122

State Economic Outlook [Publication Details]

Apr 3, 2014 - State Economic Outlook [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2992

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

Film and Television Production: Overview of Motion Picture Industry and State Tax Credits [Publication Details]

Apr 30, 2014 - Film and Television Production: Overview of Motion Picture Industry and State Tax Credits [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/3007

Legal services funding adjustment

Apr 16, 2012 - Doing so would mean that the LSRF would continue to absorb these costs for one additional year, providing the state a one-time bud get savings totaling $1.9 million. While we have no technical concerns with the proposal, we believe this is a reasonable one-time approach considering the state ’s fiscal situation and the projected fund balance of the LSRF.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/580