Overview of State Homelessness Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 25, 2016 - Overview of State Homelessness Programs [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/3370

The 2014-15 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 13, 2014 - On January 9, the Governor presented a budget package with a proposed $2.3 billion reserve at the end of 2014-15. The Governor's budget seeks to address some of California's biggest budget issues. The Governor's emphasis on debt repayment is prudent, and his proposal for a new rainy-day fund requirement underscores the importance of regular state contributions to a larger budget reserve.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2819

Review of School Districts' 2014-15 Local Control and Accountability Plans [Publication Details]

Jan 20, 2015 - Additionally, we recommend the state disseminate model LCAPs to help districts improve their plans moving forward. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3162

School Accountability: Changes to State and Federal Systems [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2016 - School Accountability: Changes to State and Federal Systems [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/3368

The Governor's 1995-96 State-County Realignment Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 1995 - The Governor's 1995-96 State-County Realignment Proposal [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/272

CalSTRS Funding: An Update [Publication Details]

May 5, 2017 - The CalSTRS board recently acted to change assumptions used to estimate its unfunded liabilities, including the key assumption about future investment returns--sometimes referred to as the "discount rate." These and other recent developments have eroded CalSTRS' funding situation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3662

California's December income tax collections were quite strong

Jan 7, 2014 - Data for other tax sources in December will be available later this month, and the Governor will release the administration 's updated revenue projections later this week, when he introduces his proposed 2014-15 state budget plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/775

A Review of the California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program [Publication Details]

Sep 27, 2016 - The program provides financial aid to members of the California National Guard and the State Military Reserve to pay for postsecondary education. The legislation sunsets the program July 1, 2019 and requires our office to review the program prior to this sunset.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3501

CCC mandates

Mar 15, 2013 - (Under the State Constitution, “new programs ” or “higher levels of service ” that predate 1975 do not qualify as state-reimbursable mandates.) The CSM found that four of the six required content areas, however, do constitute state-reimbursable mandates for districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/711

The 2014-15 Budget: Maintaining Education Facilities in California [Publication Details]

Apr 11, 2014 - Looking beyond 2014-15, we believe the state should have a long-term strategy for properly maintaining education facilities. While a one-size-fits-all response very likely is not appropriate for such a diverse array of education segments, segment-specific plans likely could be very helpful.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3000