Vacant Positions [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - About 14 percent of state employee positions are vacant. In this piece, we discuss the factors that cause high vacancy levels. We recommend repealing an ineffective state law that purports to abolish vacant positions. In its place, we offer the Legislature some options to hold departments accountable for high vacancy rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1727

Funding Water Quality and Water Rights Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - We recommend applying the "polluter pays" funding principle more fully to the State Water Resources Control Board’s core water quality and water rights programs by (1) increasing existing fees to fully cover regulatory program costs, and (2) enacting a new broad-based fee to fully fund water quality management programs. Adopting our recommendations would create General Fund savings of $30.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1754

Reforming Inmate Education to Improve Public Safety: From Cellblocks to Classrooms [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2008 - Executive Summary According to national research, academic and vocational programs can significantly reduce the likelihood that offenders will commit new offenses and return to prison. Despite these findings, the state offers these programs to only a relatively small segment of the inmate population.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1704

Redefining Student Data Access Policy [Publication Details]

Jan 17, 2008 - Existing state and federal laws will limit the ability of California to use the state’s new longitudinal student data system once it is completed in 2010.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1695

Overview of the Governor’s Budget: 2008-09 [Publication Details]

Jan 14, 2008 - Making tough choices now will allow the state to move closer to bringing its long–term spending and revenues into alignment. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1692

Disaster Assistance [Publication Details]

Jan 3, 2008 - With the recent Southern California wildfires, there has been significant interest in the programs that are available to help disaster victims. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information on the programs and funds available to deal with state disasters. We provide links to more specific information, such as program eligibility and rules.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1691

California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections, 2007-08 Through 2012-13 [Publication Details]

Nov 14, 2007 - Making tough choices now will allow the state to move closer to putting its fiscal woes in the past. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1681

The Governor's Health Care Plan: State Fiscal Risks and Issues--October 2007 [Publication Details]

Oct 31, 2007 - The Governor's Health Care Plan: State Fiscal Risks and Issues--October 2007 [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/1678

Improving the Appraisal Function in Resources Land Acquisitions [Publication Details]

Oct 18, 2007 - With the billions of dollars of state funds spent in recent years or available for expenditure (from existing bond funds) for land acquisitions for resource conservation purposes, it is important that the purchase price of these acquisitions be supported by a sound appraisal process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1676

2007-08 State Budget Update [Publication Details]

Oct 15, 2007 - 2007-08 State Budget Update [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/1675