New Approach to Faculty Compensation Needed [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - The Governor’s proposed budget bill language directs the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) to recommend a new methodology that compares total faculty compensation at the University of California and the California State University, as well as options for assessing the appropriateness of these compensation levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1605

Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan [Publication Details] Perspectives and Issues (Major Analyses) February 21, 2007 Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan Format: HTML Description: The Governor proposes to extend health care coverage to California’s uninsured population and to implement specific reforms.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1609

Quality Education Investment Act [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Quality Education Investment Act [Publication Details] HTML Description: In response to a recent settlement, the state agreed to pay an additional $2.5 billion over a seven-year period for a new K-12 education reform program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1620

Eliminating Spillover [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - While eliminating the spillover would result in less funding for transit operations through the State Transit Assistance program in some years, it would increase the predictability and stability of annual funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1575

Wildland Fire Protection Expenditures [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - We make a number of recommendations to control the rising costs, including clarifying state and local roles for providing emergency services, modifying the criteria by which land is designated a state responsibility for fire protection, and enacting a fee on private landowners to partially cover the state‘s costs in providing fire protection services that benefit them.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1590

Update on Real ID Act [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Given the current lack of information regarding federal requirements and funding, as well as growing opposition to the act in other states, we recommend the state go slowly for now, and limit spending to planning activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1594

Evaluating the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - After interview­ing departments’ financial staff, DOF has concluded the project needs to be expanded because most state department automated financial systems are old and do not support modern financial reporting requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1571

UC and CSU Outreach Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Currently, the state provides over $83 million in funding to the University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) to support over 20 different K-14 outreach programs that focus on preparing and encouraging students from disadvantaged backgrounds to attend college. For 2007-08, the Governor’s budget proposes a $26.3 million General Fund reduction to these programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1600

An Overview of State Expenditures 2007-08 [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - An Overview of State Expenditures 2007-08 [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/1555

State Fiscal Picture 2007-08 [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Adoption of the plan would also leave the state with large operating shortfalls in future years, unless additional corrective actions are taken. Thus, the Legislature will face major challenges in crafting a budget for the coming year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1559