2012-13 May Revise: Analysis of the Governor’s Proposed Changes to the Healthy Families Program

May 18, 2012 - Under state law, the benefits that HFP provides to enrollees are required to be equivalent to benefits provided to state employees through the California Public Employees ' Retirement System, with certain exceptions for mental health benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/604

Redefining Student Data Access Policy [Publication Details]

Jan 17, 2008 - Existing state and federal laws will limit the ability of California to use the state’s new longitudinal student data system once it is completed in 2010.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1695

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 7 [Publication Details]

Sep 3, 2013 - We reviewed the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Bargaining Unit 7. Bargaining Unit 7 is represented by the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA). If adopted, the MOU would modestly increase state costs in 2013-14 with increasing costs in 2014-15 and 2015-16.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2809

California's Other Budget Deficit: The Unemployment Insurance Fund Insolvency [Publication Details]

Oct 20, 2010 - This report looks at the history of the UI program, compares California's program to those in other states, examines different scenarios for addressing the insolvency, and makes recommendations to the Legislature for solving this difficult problem. ( Video Summary ) Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2357

The 2013-14 Budget: Analysis of the Health and Human Services Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 27, 2013 - We discuss problems in the operation of the state's Developmental Centers (DCs) by the Department of Developmental Services, and recommend that oversight of the DCs be strengthened by the creation of an independent Office of the Inspector General.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2698

Review of High-Speed Rail Draft 2016 Business Plan [Publication Details]

Mar 17, 2016 - On February 18, 2016, the California High–Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) released a draft of its 2016 business plan, as required by state law. The plan provides updated information on the project and proposes changes to the project’s construction plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3394

Streamlining Nursing Education Pathways: A Progress Report On Assembly Bill 1295 (Fuller) [Publication Details]

Mar 15, 2011 - Streamlining Nursing Education Pathways: A Progress Report On Assembly Bill 1295 (Fuller) [Publication Details] Streamlining Nursing Education Pathways: A Progress Report On Assembly Bill 1295 (Fuller) Format: PDF Description: Chapter 283, Statutes of 2009 (AB 1295, Fuller), requires our office to report by March 15, 2011 on the progress of the California Community Colleges (CCC) and California
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2460

Improving High School: A Strategic Approach [Publication Details]

May 9, 2005 - Giving districts greater latitude to use existing state and federal resources effectively to meet the needs of students. The Bottom Line While many critical factors are outside of the state’s control, we think our recommendations provide a strategic approach for how the state can contribute to improving high schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1322

Data Match Increases Veterans' Access to Benefits and Reduces State Costs [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Data Match Increases Veterans' Access to Benefits and Reduces State Costs [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/1607

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: An Overview of Its Potential Impact on State Health Programs [Publication Details]

May 13, 2010 - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: An Overview of Its Potential Impact on State Health 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/2275