Land Acquisition Funding [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2000 - The budget proposes language for the Wildlife Conservation Board and State Coastal Conservancy that would allow those departments to use a portion of land acquisition and improvement funding for administrative costs. We believe the language would permit fund redirections that may not match actual workload.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/710

Action Steps for Funding Higher Education Capital Outlay [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2000 - We recommend that the Legislature evaluate capital outlay proposals by the three segments as a statewide system rather than independent segments and apply statewide guidelines when making funding decisions. This will allow the state to use limited resources to maximum effect.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/711

Reconsidering AB 8: Exploring Alternative Ways to Allocate Property Taxes [Publication Details]

Feb 3, 2000 - In 1999 the Legislature stated its intent to revamp the property tax allocation system. We examine five alternatives for improving local finance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/657

Child Support Enforcement: Implementing the Legislative Reforms of 1999 [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2000 - In 1999, the Legislature and Governor changed the state’s child support enforcement program which significantly increased state authority over the program. We review the governing legislation and recommend steps designed to maximize collections while minimizing federal penalties and automation problems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/655

Local Investment Reporting Mandate [Publication Details]

Jan 18, 2000 - We recommend that the Legislature eliminate the current state mandate that requires financial officers to submit investment reports to their governing bodies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/653

Commission on State Mandates Test Claim, "School Site Councils and Brown Act Reform" [Publication Details]

Jan 7, 2000 - Commission on State Mandates Test Claim, "School Site Councils and Brown Act Reform" [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/650

State Employee Compensation: The Recently Approved Package [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 1999 - State Employee Compensation: The Recently Approved Package [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/614

Special Education Mandates Follow-Up Letter [Publication Details]

Oct 27, 1999 - We outline our concerns with the staff supplemental analysis prepared for the Commission on State Mandates (COSM) October 28, 1999 meeting. This letter is a follow-up to our 10/13/99 analysis in which we reviewed legislative intent related to the special education funding system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/654

(1) The "Three Strikes and You're Out" Law's Impact on State Prisons: An Update , and (2) The Economic and Revenue Situation [Publication Details]

Oct 23, 1999 - (1) The "Three Strikes and You're Out" Law's Impact on State Prisons: An Update , and (2) The Economic and Revenue Situation [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/580

Special Education Mandate History, Funding and Legislative Intent: Questions and Answers [Publication Details]

Oct 13, 1999 - Special Education Mandate History, Funding and Legislative Intent: Questions and Answers [Publication Details] Description: We review the special education funding system and the legislative intent during the years before and after enactment of the state's Master Plan for Special Education: Chapter 797, Statutes of 1980 (SB 1970, Rodda).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/576