2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: Criminal Justice Realignment [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2009 - We recommend that the Legislature expand upon this concept, and implement a policy-driven realignment of nearly $1.4 billion of state responsibilities to counties along with resources to pay for them.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1913

Proposed Los Angeles Welfare Automation Suspension

May 23, 2011 - First, it should develop a plan for the state ’s overall strategy for its eligibility systems. Second, it should look at the current LRS plan to see if and how it may meet the larger plan for the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/436

Request for 10 positions to implement 33 percent Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS)

May 20, 2011 - We note that CPUC consultants have found that the high reliance on distributed generation may represent the most costly means of meeting the state ’s RPS goals. As such, the Legislature will likely want to provide its policy direction in this area.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/422

Elimination of asthma programs.

May 18, 2010 - First, the CAPHI provides core public health expertise and technical assistance statewide on a public health issue that affects a significant portion of the state 's population.   Second, although we have not conducted a formal cost-benefit analysis of the program, we acknowledge that asthma disproportionately impacts low-income populations likely to be se rved by other
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/226

Funding of Transportation Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - We discuss the ongoing impact of such actions on funding for state transportation programs, as well as the ongoing funding constraint the state faces relative to the maintenance and rehabilitation of its transportation system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1731

State Fiscal Condition/State Finances 1997-98 [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 1997 - State Fiscal Condition/State Finances 1997-98 [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/249

The 2014-15 Budget: 21st Century Project Update [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2014 - We find that the Governor’s 2014-15 budget proposes funding for outside legal counsel at roughly one-half of the State Controller's Office's (SCO) estimate of projected costs, and therefore recommend that the Legislature budget the full estimate instead.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2979

Financial Aid and the State Budget [Publication Details]

Mar 20, 2013 - Financial Aid and the State Budget [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/2713

California Spending Plan 2008-09: The Budget Act and Related Legislation [Publication Details]

Nov 1, 2008 - Overall, the state spending plan for 2008–09 includes total budget expenditures of $131.6 billion. This includes $103.4 billion from the General Fund and $28.2 billion from special funds. Total state spending declines slightly by $511 million from 2007–08 (0.4 percent).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1892

The 2017-18 Budget: The Board of Equalization [Publication Details]

Mar 7, 2017 - In this analysis, we discuss three aspects of the State Board of Equalization’s (BOE’s) budget: (1) resources redirected to board members; (2) the administration’s 2017-18 budget proposal for BOE’s major IT project; and (3) the administration’s 2017-18 budget proposals for BOE’s tobacco tax and licensing programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3609