Proposition 49—Recommend Repeal [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - Proposition 49—Recommend Repeal [Publication Details] HTML Description: We recommend the Legislature enact legislation placing before the voters a repeal of Proposition 49 because (1) it triggers an autopilot augmentation even though the state is facing a structural budget gap of billions of dollars, (2) the additional spending on after school programs is a lower budget priority
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1280

Court Requires Further Improvements in Inmate Health Care [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - In September 2004, a federal court issued an order requiring further improvements in CDC’s inmate health care delivery system. We believe the Governor’s budget year proposal is consistent with the court order.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1258

State Could Save More on Foreign Prisoner Transfers [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - State Could Save More on Foreign Prisoner Transfers [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/1259

Marginal Cost Formula [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - We describe the state's marginal cost methodology, which is used to calculate the funding required to pay for each additional student that attends the state's public universities. We also recommend that the Legislature revisit the marginal cost formula to better reflect actual costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1264

Doubling the Size of the Gambling Commission Not Justified [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - The budget proposes an augmentation of $4.8 million and 46 two-year limited-term positions for increased regulatory activities related to tribal gambling. The request would double the size of the California Gambling Control Commission.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1271

Financing Flood Lawsuit Settlement [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - Financing Flood Lawsuit Settlement [Publication Details] HTML Description: The budget proposes to finance a pending $464 million settlement of a flood-related lawsuit against the state (the Paterno case) with a judgment bond.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1251

Governor Proposes to Put Universities' Budgets on "Autopilot" [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - In spring 2004 the Governor developed a "compact" with the University of California and the California State University that specifies funding targets through 2010-11. We describe the compact and its fiscal implications.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1263

Addressing Public Pension Benefits and Cost Concerns [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2005 - Addressing Public Pension Benefits and Cost Concerns [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/1228

Perspectives on State Revenues 2005-06 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2005 - Perspectives on State Revenues 2005-06 [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/1233

Transportation Funding Instability Continues [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2005 - The administration also proposes changing the State Constitution to protect transportation funding in the long run by preventing future suspensions of Proposition 42. We recommend that the administration provide information to the Legislature that would allow it to determine (1) the effect of the Governor's proposals on the size of the transportation program and (2) TCRP project funding requirements in 2005-06.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1227