The Role of Water Transfers in Meeting California's Water Needs [Publication Details]

Sep 8, 1999 - If water transfers are to help the state meet its water needs, we think that the Legislature should address a number of issues, including impediments to transfers and stakeholder concerns about potential negative impacts of transfers on "third parties." Statutory policy on water transfers should be clarified and made more consistent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/575

California Meets Federal Work Participation Rates for CalWORKs in 1998 [Publication Details]

Aug 31, 1999 - The federal welfare reform legislation of 1996 requires states to have specified percentages of their caseload working or engaged in some other work-related activity. For federal fiscal year (FFY) 1997--October 1996 through September 1997--California met the work participation rate for all families but did not meet the higher rate for two-parent families.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/335

Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles: An Option to Finance Transportation Projects [Publication Details]

Aug 18, 1999 - Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles (GARVEE bonds) are a financing instrument that enables states to fund transportation projects based on anticipated receipt of future federal funds. (Cal Update)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/332

The 1999-00 Budget Act and Related Legislation [Publication Details]

Aug 16, 1999 - On June 28, 1999, Governor Davis signed the 1999-00 Budget Act which, together with related implementing legislation (trailer bills), authorizes total state spending of $79.8 billion. This report details the contents of this measure. (53 pp.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/331

State Recovering From Tuberculosis Epidemic [Publication Details]

Jul 16, 1999 - State Recovering From Tuberculosis Epidemic [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/320

Substance Abuse Treatment in California: Services Are Cost-Effective to Society [Publication Details]

Jul 13, 1999 - We identify several problems in the state's substance abuse treatment system. These include lengthy waiting lists in a number of counties, no statewide plan for addressing the demand for treatment services, and a need in particular for treatment services aimed at adolescents.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/298

Overview of the 1999-00 May Revision [Publication Details]

May 17, 1999 - The May Revision has many positive features, including major funding for infrastructure, restoration of commitments made last year, and an increase in the state's budgetary reserve. In addressing K-12 education and local government proposals, however, the Legislature may wish to consider more decentralized approaches that recognize differing local needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/302

A K-12 Master Plan: Starting the Process [Publication Details]

May 11, 1999 - In our view, a K-12 master plan is needed because the state role in K-12 education has changed significantly over the last 25 years from a system that was primarily local in nature to one that is heavily controlled by state decision making. The elements of our suggested master plan revolve around identifying the appropriate responsibilities of the state and local schools and districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/303

Budget Outlook Improves Substantially [Publication Details]

May 7, 1999 - We anticipate that combined current-year and budget-year revenues will exceed the January budget forecast by more than $4 billion. Despite cost increases in Proposition 98 education and other state programs, the Governor and Legislature will have discretion over a substantial amount of additional resources as they finalize the budget plan for 1999-00. (Cal Update)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/321

Opportunities and Challenges for the State The Headwaters Forest [Publication Details]

May 4, 1999 - Opportunities and Challenges for the State The Headwaters Forest [Publication Details] Description: We recommend that the Legislature take several steps toward clarifying its intent as regards the management of the Headwaters property and the enforcement of the conservation plan on the Pacific Lumber Company's remaining property.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/304