LAO Publications

In this report, we examine a number of n ew programs and schools that have been approved in the last few years to determine the efficacy of the state’s approval process. We conclude that there are several structural chang es that are needed to improve the approval process including (a) measuring supply and demand in major fields, (b) identifying the extent to
https://lao.ca.gov/publications?page=93&year=0&publicationType=0

LAO Publications

In this report, we examine a number of n ew programs and schools that have been approved in the last few years to determine the efficacy of the state’s approval process. We conclude that there are several structural chang es that are needed to improve the approval process including (a) measuring supply and demand in major fields, (b) identifying the extent to
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=93&year=0&publicationType=0

^[PDF] The 2016-17 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Budget

Additionally, the long-range planning study of Sacramento office space did not include a required funding and sequencing plan for the renovation or replacement of state office buildings over the next 25 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2016/3324/budget-overview-011116.pdf

^[PDF] Highlights of the Analysis and P & I

We also recommend that an additional $20 million be set aside for special education to allow for the earliest possible phase-in of the new funding model (Analysis, page E-42). > School Safety Initiatives Fall Short • The budget proposes a General Fund increase of $12.3 million to fund school safety initiatives, primarily new "zero-tolerance" mandatory expulsion
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1995/highlight_of_the_analysis_pi.pdf

^[PDF] "After School Education and Gang Prevention Act"

The appropriations made by the measure would be excluded from the computation of allocations to school districts for purposes of Proposition 98. Grants to Public and Nonprofit Agencies for Educational Enhancement The measure allocates 70 percent of the funds from the tax increases for three- to five-year grants for educational enhancement programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990410_INT.pdf

The 2016-17 Budget: Fiscal Impacts of Proposition 47

Feb 12, 2016 - Of the $26.9  million in court costs identified by the administration, our analysis finds that $25  million is for workload associated with resentencing hearings that occurred in 2014 –15 . As noted previously, we believe that a more reasonable way to calculate net savings in a given fiscal year is to account for all costs and savings incurred within that year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3352

^[PDF] 1956 Budget Analysis: Industrial Relations

Another recommendation currently under study is the purging of files between 5 and 25 years of age of all material other than the official address sheet and the legal file in all cases except life pension and life- time medical cases.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1956/11_industrial_1956.pdf

LAO 2003-04 Budget Analysis: Education, Commission on Teacher Credentialing (6360)

This program already is being fully funded by the state, so the federal funds designated in the current year have not been used and the funds designated in the budget year are not needed. Designate Total of $3.1  Million in Federal Title II Funds for Subject Matter Programs for Emergency Permit Holders.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2003/education/ed_15_6360_anl03.htm

^[PDF] Notable Reductions to CCD System in Recent Years

Notable Reductions to CCD System in Recent Years 1L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E March 20, 2013 LAO 70 YEARS OF SERVICE  Since 2008-09, the State’s CCD System Has Experienced Notable Reductions.  Overall funding for CCD programs has decreased by $985 million (31 percent).  About one-quarter of slots have been eliminated (110,000 slots). 
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2013/Notable-Reduction-%20to-CCD-System032013.pdf

^[PDF] LAO 1999 Perspectives and Issues: OVERHAULING THE STATE’S INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND FINANCING PROCESS

Given the projected growth in school enrollments and the condition of older school buildings, even after these bonds are allocated to school dis- tricts over the next four years, there will continue to be a multibillion dollar need for school construction and renovation for at least several more years.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1999/1999_pandi/part5a/part5a_infrastructure_pandi99.pdf