^[PDF] Reinventing the State Civil Service

The award of extra points to an individual because he or she happens to be a veteran or a state employee has no direct connection with the individual's ability to fulfill job requirements. Reinventing the State Civil Service 161 System Often Impedes Efficient and Effective Conduct of State Programs One of the stated purposes of
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1995/reinventing_the_state_civil_service.pdf

^[PDF] "The Save Our State Amendment"

The state and counties must determine the eligibility of applicants for various health-related public benefits. Hon. Bill Lockyer 4 November 12, 2003 • • The state must verify the eligibility of bidders before awarding various construction contracts.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2003/030953.pdf

^[PDF] Financial Aid and the State Budget

Financial Aid and the State Budget Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance Hon. Susan Bonilla, Chair Financial Aid and the State Budget 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 March 13, 2013 LAO 70 YEARS OF SERVICE 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 13, 2013 LAO 70 YEARS OF SERVICE  Food and
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2013/Financial-Aid-and-the-State-Budget031313.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of the California State Lottery

Overview of the California State Lottery Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 On Budget Process, Oversight, and Program Evaluation Hon. Philip Y. Ting, Chair and Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Hon.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2019/State-Lottery-Overview-082119.pdf

^[PDF] Climate Change and State Bonds

Bonds are a way that the state (as well as local governments and private companies) borrow money. The state sells bonds to investors to receive “up-front” funding for projects and then repays investors, with interest, over a period of time.  Why the State Uses Bonds.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/resources/2019/Climate-Change-State-Bonds-032619.pdf

^[PDF] State Grant Accountability and Transparency

State Grant Accountability and Transparency Assembly Committee on Accountability and Administrative Review Hon. Cottie Petrie-Norris, Chair P R E S E N T E D T O : 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 State Grant Accountability and Transparency J U N E 2 7 , 2 0 2 3 L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T ’ S O F F I C E 1 Background on
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2023/State-Grants-062723.pdf

^[PDF] State Spending and Administrative Costs

General Fund and Special Funds as Percent of Personal Income State Spending as a Share of Economy Basically Flat Since Late 1970s 1 1950-51 55-56 60-61 65-66 70-71 75-76 80-81 85-86 90-91 95-96 00-01 05-06 10-11 15-16 20-21 Since 1970s, the State Government Has Grown Roughly at the Same Pace as State Economy Note: Values for 2019-20 are revised estimates.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2020/State-Spending-and-Administrative-Costs-09292020.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of State Housing Spending

Voters have authorized several bonds over the years that are used to fund several state housing programs. — State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. The state Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program provides tax credits to builders of rental housing affordable to low-income households.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/socservices/2023/State-Housing-Spending-022823.pdf

Implementing AB 900's Prison Construction and Rehabilitation Initiatives [Publication Details]

May 14, 2009 - For example, we note that the department’s construction cost estimates for the infill bed projects reflect an almost quadrupling of costs since the last state prison was built about seven years ago. Moreover, we find that the cost to operate the infill bed and reentry facilities and pay the annual debt service for the lease-revenue bonds to construct these facilities will be significant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2063

California’s Taxation of Vessels, Vehicles, and Aircraft: Out-of-State Purchases [Publication Details]

May 2, 2006 - California’s Taxation of Vessels, Vehicles, and Aircraft: Out-of-State Purchases [Publication Details] California’s Taxation of Vessels, Vehicles, and Aircraft: Out-of-State Purchases Format: HTML Description: In 2004, California temporarily extended, from 90 days to one year, the time that recently purchased vessels, vehicles, and aircraft must be kept out of California in order to avoid the state’s use tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1481