^[PDF] State Holidays

Fiscal Effect State. If negotiated in contracts, the state would incur additional costs for a state holiday for public safety and 24-hour facility staff. This is because these employees receive extra pay for working on a state holiday in addition to accruing one day of leave credit to be used later.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050801.pdf

^[PDF] In view of the state's interest in, and

In view of the state's interest in, and responsibilities for, these properties, it is not clear why the conservancy chose to grant state funds to the city, instead of acquiring the lands directly for the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1985/0285_summary_of_recommended_legislative_changes_in_the_analysis_of_the_1985-86_budget_bill.pdf

LAO 2003-04 Budget Analysis: Health and Social Services, Foster Care

The expectation is not that states will be able to pass their initial review b ut that all states will begin improving and moving toward the national standards that have been set. The ultimate goal is that all states will eventually attain and surpass the nat ional standards.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2003/health_ss/hss_16_5180_fostercare_anl03.htm

^[PDF] Key Requirements of Race to the Top Grants Standards and Assessments

Through the initiative, 48 states have committed to developing a timeline for adoption of shared state math and Language Arts standards by early 2010.  Despite progress, challenges remain for California:  State will likely need to replace majority of current Language Arts and math standards with common standards.  Given the quality of
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2009/Key_Requirements_of_Race_to_the_Top_Grants_Standards_and_Assessments_102809.pdf

LAO 2004 Budget Analysis: Contracting Out for State Services

While this article does not expressly prohibit the state from contracting out, the courts have held that it restricts the use of non-state employees in many circumstances. Conseque ntly, case law and state statute have established parameters for contracting out state services.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2004/general_govt/gen_04_cc_contracting_anl04.htm

2002-03 Budget Analysis: General Government, State Retirement Contributions

These rates are significantly higher than what the state would have to pay to borrow the funds in the private market, and are higher than the Pooled Money Investment Account (PMIA) rate. Thus, even if the state did not have to provide any additional benefits under eithe r the PERS or the STRS proposal, the state would still be paying a premium to achieve the budget-year savings in state retirement contributions.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2002/general_govt/gen_2_cc_retirement_anl02.htm

^[PDF] Ban on Killing an Unborn Baby Prior to Birth

This measure would amend the State Constitution and state law to prohibit abortions on fetuses be- yond 24 weeks of pregnancy, with certain exceptions. Background State Laws Regarding Individual Rights.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2008/080069.pdf

^[PDF] Homeowners and renters tax relief

The renters’ credit reduces PIT revenues collected by the state by about $100 million annually. State General Fund Spending Exceeds $100 Billion. In 2014-15, the state is expected to spend almost $110 billion from its main account, the General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150286.pdf

^[PDF] Public social services.

Additionally, in 2011, the state shifted responsibility for certain low-level offenders from the state to the counties on a prospective basis. As part of this shift, certain offenders released from state prison are now supervised in the community by probation officers instead of by state parole agents.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150490.pdf

LAO 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: Health: DMH—Budgeting Improvements Could Help Ensure Efficient Use of State Resources

The requirement that the state comply with CRIPA and implement the terms of the consent decree negotiated with U.S. DOJ limits the state ’s options with respect to controlling costs in state hospitals.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2009/health/health_anl09004007.aspx