Improving California’s Criminal Fine and Fee System [Publication Details]

Jan 5, 2016 - Second, we recommend increasing legislative control over the use of criminal fine and fee revenue to ensure that its uses are in line with legislative priorities by (1) requiring that most criminal fine and fee revenue be deposited in the state General Fund, (2) consolidating most fines and fees into a single, statewide charge, (3) evaluating the existing programs supported by
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3322

Letter to Honorable Mark Leno on Corporation Tax Trends [Publication Details]

Mar 13, 2014 - This letter responds to a request concerning California corporate tax trends, as discussed in the January 23, 2014 meeting of the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review. In nominal terms, the state's corporation tax has tended to grow over time, but it is a volatile tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2973

The 2012-13 Budget: State Should Consider Less Costly Alternatives to CDCR Blueprint [Publication Details]

May 16, 2012 - We find that the state could meet its facility requirements (including those for medical and mental health treatment) and specified population cap targets at much lower ongoing General Fund costs than proposed by the administration, potentially saving the state as much as a billion dollars over the next seven years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2632

The 2012-13 Budget: Strategies to Maintain California's Park System [Publication Details]

Mar 2, 2012 - In this report, we evaluate various options that could be adopted to reduce costs or increase revenue for the state park system. Based on this analysis, we recommend specific steps to help maintain the park system, such as transferring the ownership of some state parks to local governments, eliminating the use of peace officers for certain park tasks, allowing private companies to operate some state parks, and increasing park user fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2588

An Alternative Approach: Treating the Incompetent to Stand Trial [Publication Details]

Jan 3, 2012 - An Alternative Approach: Treating the Incompetent to Stand Trial [Publication Details] Video Description: Over the past several years, the state has experienced waitlists in county jails to transfer those deemed incompetent to stand trial (IST) to state hospitals for treatment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2549

Custody Assistants Would Save State Money and Improve Operations [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2006 - Custody Assistants Would Save State Money and Improve Operations [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/1428

Oversight of Private Colleges in California [Publication Details]

Dec 17, 2013 - Oversight of Private Colleges in California [Publication Details] Oversight of Private Colleges in California Format: HTML Description: California's Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau) oversees private colleges operating in the state, but some institutions are exempt from the Bureau's oversight by virtue of their accreditation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2817

Overview of State Highway and Road Programs and Funding [Publication Details]

Jul 6, 2015 - Overview of State Highway and Road Programs and Funding [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/3286

Review of Recent Changes to The Cal Grant C Program

Jun 22, 2015 - In 2014–15, the state spent $1.9 billion to award nearly 325,000 Cal Grants. These awards are administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), which has the authority to grant awards based on the criteria listed in the relevant sections of the state Education Code, as well as other criteria deemed appropriate by CSAC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3274

2009 List of State Boards and Commissions (Partially Updated) [Publication Details]

Jun 7, 2011 - 2009 List of State Boards and Commissions (Partially Updated) [Publication Details] 2009 List of State Boards and Commissions (Partially Updated) Format: PDF Description: This document is a partially updated list of nearly 300 state boards and commissions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2497