The 2014-15 Budget: Analysis of the Higher Education Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2014 - We recommend the Legislature take an alternative approach that: (1) designates funding for specific purposes (including enrollment at the California State University and debt-service payments), (2) shares cost increases among the state and students, and (3) monitors the universities’ performance in specific areas (such as student success).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2914

Shift certain offenders from state prison to county jails.

May 27, 2010 - The administration estimates this would reduce the state prison population by 10,600 inma tes in 2010-11 and generate $244 million of savings. Beginning in 2011-12, the state would establish a public safety block grant program for counties to be funded using about one-h alf of the state ’s prior fiscal-year savings from this shift.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/254

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Proposition 98)

Jun 19, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Proposition 98) $67.1 a One –time allocation. b The budget also requires that these schools spend at least $4.8 million from their non –Proposition 98 funds in 2015 –16 to address critical facility maintenance needs. c New state –level activities funded in part by an increase in the state ’s federal grant and in part by redirecting $2 million from local assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3273

The 2014-15 Budget: Maintaining Education Facilities in California [Publication Details]

Apr 11, 2014 - Looking beyond 2014-15, we believe the state should have a long-term strategy for properly maintaining education facilities. While a one-size-fits-all response very likely is not appropriate for such a diverse array of education segments, segment-specific plans likely could be very helpful.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3000

State Budget Update (CASBO Presentation) [Publication Details]

Apr 14, 2016 - State Budget Update (CASBO Presentation) [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/3441

Proposed Concession Agreement for Point Lobos Ranch State Park.

May 5, 2010 - The department  has not yet completed the final economic feasibility study for the proposed concession at Point Lobos Ranch State Park. Without this information, the Legislature is not able to de termine whether this proposal is in the state 's interest.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/207

Establishment of a new state agency, the California Agency on Service and Volunteering.

May 5, 2010 - The Legislature established the agency level of government in statute to encompass major state functions —generally with thousands of employees —related to core state responsibilities, such as prisons, business and transportation, health and human services, and state administration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/79

California's December income tax collections were quite strong

Jan 7, 2014 - Data for other tax sources in December will be available later this month, and the Governor will release the administration 's updated revenue projections later this week, when he introduces his proposed 2014-15 state budget plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/775

Transfer cost of the Commission on Uniform State Laws to the Legislature's budget.

Apr 19, 2010 - Transfer cost of the Commission on Uniform State Laws to the Legislature's budget. Transfer cost of the Commission on Uniform State Laws to the Legislature's budget. Program: Commission on Uniform State Laws Finding or Recommendation: This is a judgment call for the Legislature as it considers its own budget within the context of overall state budget priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/201

Spending on Correctional Officer Overtime [Publication Details]

May 5, 2009 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2055