California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections, 2004-05 Through 2009-10 [Publication Details]

Nov 17, 2004 - According to our projections, the state is facing a year-end shortfall of $6.7 billion in 2005-06. Over the longer term, absent corrective actions, the state faces persistent annual current-law operating deficits that peak at nearly $10 billion in 2006-07, before narrowing somewhat in subsequent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1203

California Spending Plan 2004-05: The Budget Act and Related Legislation [Publication Details]

Sep 22, 2004 - The combination of these factors suggests that state will continue to face out-year budget shortfalls, absent corrective action. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1200

An Initial Assessment of the California Performance Review [Publication Details]

Aug 27, 2004 - On August 3, 2004, the California Performance Review (CPR) released its report on reforming California's state government, with the aim of making it more efficient and more responsive to its citizens. This report provides our initial comments on the CPR report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1198

LAO Review of Proposed Hearst Ranch Conservation Transaction [Publication Details]

Aug 6, 2004 - We make recommendations to improve the state's oversight of the enforcement of the terms of the transaction to ensure that the state's significant investment is adequately protected in perpetuity. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1196

Where Are the State’s Universities Relative to Their Master Plan Eligibility Targets? [Publication Details]

Jun 28, 2004 - This report summarizes a recent report measuring how well the state's universities are meeting their eligibility targets as called for in the state's Master Plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1191

Funding UC Faculty Research Facilities [Publication Details]

Jun 23, 2004 - This will free up hundreds of millions of dollars of scarce state resources for other high priority projects in higher education or other program areas. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1190

An Assessment: Governor's Local Government Proposal [Publication Details]

May 24, 2004 - The administration's local government proposal would make far-reaching changes to state-local finance. Our review of the proposal indicates that it would greatly increase the stability of local finance and increase accountability in the mandate process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1184

A Review of the California Youth Authority’s Infrastructure [Publication Details]

May 24, 2004 - A Review of the California Youth Authority’s Infrastructure [Publication Details] A Review of the California Youth Authority’s Infrastructure Format: HTML Description: The California Youth Authority is confronted with various challenges that call for a fresh examination of its facility needs: (1) an aging infrastructure with housing-related and other deficiencies; (2) demands for special
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1185

Overview of the 2004-05 May Revision [Publication Details]

May 17, 2004 - The state's near-term fiscal picture has improved significantly as a result of an improved revenue outlook and the one-time receipt of funds. Despite this improvement, the state's long-term fiscal outlook relative to the January budget plan has worsened. The May Revision plan misses an opportunity to make further progress toward eliminating the state's long-term structural imbalance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1181

Key Elements of Mandate Reform—Major Recommendations Proposed [Publication Details]

May 10, 2004 - Presented to Assembly Special Committee on State Mandates on May 10, 2004.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1174