Realignment Revisited: An Evaluation of the 1991 Experiment In State-County Relations [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2001 - Realignment Revisited: An Evaluation of the 1991 Experiment In State-County Relations [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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A More Rational Approach to Setting Medi-Cal Physician Rates [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2001 - Our analysis indicates that no rational basis exists for setting Medi-Cal physician rates, and that current rates are lower than those paid by the federal Medicare Program and others. Commencing in 2002-03, we recommend that the state adjust rates based upon a comprehensive analysis of access to physician services and the quality of care provided to beneficiaries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/754

Sales Taxation Of Bunker Fuel [Publication Details]

Jan 25, 2001 - Based on our findings, we recommend that the Legislature remove the existing sunset for the current partial Sales and Use Tax (SUT) exemption for bunker fuel sales, and make the exemption permanent. This action would result in treating bunker fuel sales similarly to other export sales and place California ports on par with other U.S. out-of-state ports.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/751

"E-Government" in California: Providing Services to Citizens Through the Internet [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2001 - It appears that there are a number of potential benefits from e-government implementation. We raise, though, a number of concerns about the direction that the state is taking in this area. We also outline specific qualities to look for before approving future e-government proposals and identify policy issues to address.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/749

Improving State Oversight and Direction of Local Air Districts [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2001 - Improving State Oversight and Direction of Local Air Districts [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Overview of the 2001-02 Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2001 - The Governor released his proposed state budget on January 10th. The budget assumes $2.3 billion less in resources than the $10.3 billion in uncommitted funds we reported in November, primarily reflecting the recent slowing in the national economy. The budget proposal allocates the remaining $8 billion in uncommitted resources to finance increased spending ($5.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/745

California's Land Conservation Efforts: The Role of State Conservancies [Publication Details]

Jan 5, 2001 - California's Land Conservation Efforts: The Role of State Conservancies [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 2000 - LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details] HTML Description: The role of the Legislative Analyst's Office is to review state programs and make recommendations to the Legislature as to how the state can operate more effectively and efficiently.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/740

Cal Facts: California's Economy and Budget in Perspective-2000 [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 2000 - Various "snapshots" of information--particularly graphics--that provide a broad overview of public finance and program trends in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/741

California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections 2000-01 Through 2005-06 [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2000 - We project that in 2000-01 the State of California's General Fund will end with a reserve of nearly $6.9 billion—up sharply from the $1.8 billion assumed in June when the budget was adopted. In 2001-02, assuming current-law spending and tax policies, we forecast that revenues would exceed expenditures by $3.4 billion, bringing the cumulative reserve to $10.3 billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/739