^[PDF] Assessing California’s Charter Schools

The first charter schools in California opened their doors for the 1993-94 school year and, during the past ten years, charter schools have grown in number and steadily increased enrollment. To assess how these schools are using their resources in educating students, the state recently funded a two-year evaluation—the results of which were released on June 30, 2003.
https://lao.ca.gov/2004/charter_schools/012004_charter_schools.pdf

^[PDF] An Overview: Governor’s Public Safety Bond Proposal

Key Provisions of Previous County Correctional Facility Bond Acts LAO 65 YEARS OF SERVICE L e g i s L a t i v e a n a L y s t ’ s O f f i c e February 14, 2006 Prior Legislation In recognition of local fiscal constraints, the bond acts of the 1980s and 1990s required a 25 percent matching rate.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2006/pub_safety_bonds_021406.pdf

^[PDF] AB 3632 Mental Health Services

Typically, the state pays mandate bills two years after the local government carries out the activity.  Schools Receive Funding for Assessment and Pre-Intervention Services ($31 Million). AB 3632 Program Funding: Annual Costs Exceed $280 Million (In Millions) 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 (May Revision) Funding Provided to Counties Federal special education
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Conf_Comm/2010/AB_3632_Mental_Health.pdf

The 2022-23 Budget: Oil Well Abandonment and Remediation

Jan 31, 2022 - Initial grants provide states up to $25  million to accelerate well remediation work. This funding has not yet been allocated, but the federal government will accept applications later this spring. Formula Grants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4508

Improving State Oversight of Academic Expansions: The Master Plan at 50

The foundation ultimately agreed to commit $100 million over 11 years for UC Davis to establish a nursing school. The terms of the grant were for an initial release of funds followed by the remaining funds over an 11–year time frame, contingent upon the school achieving specific milestones, including approval of the school by the UC Regents and receipt of state funding for enrollment growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/2009/edu/academic_expansions/academic_expansions_120209.aspx

Proposition 1A: Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act.

No more than twice in ten years, during a severe state fiscal hardship, the Legislature may reduce city, county, and special district property taxes —and increase school property taxes. Within three years, the Legislature must repay city, county, and special districts for their reduced property tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090708.aspx

^[PDF] Community Funding Protection and Accountability Act of 2010 (Amendment #1-S)

No more than twice in ten years, during a severe state fiscal hardship, the Legislature may reduce city, county, and special district property taxes—and increase school property taxes. Within three years, the Legislature must repay city, county, and special districts for their reduced property tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090708.pdf

LAO 2004 Budget Analysis: Intersegmental: K-14 Outreach Programs

The purpose of the Preuss Charter School is to help disadvantaged students become eligible for admission to UC and other four-year universities. Since the Pruess Charter School already receives K-12 funds like other charter schools, it is unclear why the school should receive additional state funding above this base amount to carry out its mission.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2004/education/highered_03_k14outreach_anl04.htm

^[PDF] Governor's Realignment Plan—Criminal Justice

We estimate that this change could save the state about $20 million in 2011-12 and $100 million annually within a few years. Governor’s Proposal to Shift Court Security 6L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E January 25, 2011  Overview of Proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2011/CJ_Realignment_Plan_01_25_11.pdf

^[PDF] PROPOSITION 98 TRUE-UPS In this section, we provide background

PROPOSITION 98 TRUE-UPS In this section, we provide background on how the state makes adjustments to school funding when the minimum guarantee changes after a fiscal year has ended. We then describe the Governor’s proposal to repeal the automatic true-up process the state enacted last year.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2019/3930/prop98-021319.pdf