The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the Human Services Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2017 - In this set of budget posts, we provide an overview of the Governor's 2017-18 budget for human services programs. We also describe the budget proposal in detail for the In-Home Supportive Services, Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment, and CalWORKs programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3576

Reimbursements to counties for detaining parolees who violate the terms of their parole.

Mar 5, 2010 - Given that the $86.3  million backlog of unpaid claims is for expenses that have already occurred, the state is required to reimburse counties for these costs. However, in view of the state ’s current General Fund shortfall, the state may not be able to afford to pay the full amount owed now, as proposed by the Governor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/118

May Revision Proposal to Appropriate Funds From 2010 Water Bond for Immediate Implementation

May 17, 2010 - This amount represents the state ’s share of a multi-agency cost-sharing program with the federal government to match 25 percent of the cost of the project (the state 's cost-share). The project is currently under construction, with the majority of funding provided through an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) federal commitment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/219

Streamlining State Financial Aid: Report on Cal Grant Alternative Delivery Pilot [Publication Details]

Dec 5, 2011 - Streamlining State Financial Aid: Report on Cal Grant Alternative Delivery Pilot [Publication Details] Streamlining State Financial Aid: Report on Cal Grant Alternative Delivery Pilot Format: HTML Description: Legislation in 2009 authorized a pilot program whereby college and university campuses could voluntarily administer certain Cal Grant programs that are normally administered centrally by the Student Aid Commission (CSAC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2547

The 2010-11 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2010 - While it is reasonable to assume the state will secure some new federal funding and flexibility, the chances that the state will receive all of what the Governor seeks from Washington are almost non-existent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2160

May Revision: Governor's Proposal to Eliminate CalWORKs. Effective October 1, 2010, this proposal would result in net savings of approximately $1.1 billion beyond earlier proposed reductions.

May 20, 2010 - Counties are responsible under state law for providing cash assistance to families who are both unable to support themselves and ineligible for other state and federal programs. The elimination of CalWORKs would make most low –income families eligible for county general assistance (GA) programs, potentially resulting in county costs exceeding $1 billion annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/241

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

Apr 14, 2010 - The state's AB 32 activities, currently carried out mainly by the Air Resources Board (ARB) but also by eleven other state agencies, will be shifting from the development of plans and regulations to program implementation and enforcement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2253

Overview and History of State Mandates [Publication Details]

Dec 10, 2013 - Overview and History of State Mandates [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/2816

Federal Spending in California

Jan 18, 2017 - The counties that receive the most federal expenditures are generally the state ’s most populous. The top five recipient counties are: Los Angeles (with $81 billion in federal expenditures), San Diego ($37 billion), Orange ($21 billion), Santa Clara ($19 billion), and Sacramento ($15 billion).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3531/6

The 2012-13 Budget: Proposition 98 Maintenance Factor: An Analysis of the Governor's Treatment [Publication Details]

May 31, 2012 - These two assumptions produce unreasonable outcomes for schools and the rest of the state budget in the near term and long term. In particular, the Governor’s approach would ratchet down the Proposition 98 base in some years (including 2011-12), ratchet up the base in other years (including 2012-13), and, in some cases (including 2012-13 and 2014-15), lead to schools receiving almost exclusive benefit from any growth in state revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2644