Improving the IHSS Workforce Through Tiered Wages [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - Although IHSS wages represent a significant cost to the state, current law grants local county boards the flexibility to establish IHSS wage levels and requirements for providers who choose to be listed on county registries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1762

Increases in Copayments.

May 20, 2010 - We believe instituting a larger copayment for non-emergency use of the ER has the potential to reduce unnecessary utilization and reduce state costs.   However, the trailer bill language does not clearly define non-emergency use.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/248

The 2011-12 Budget: Overview of the May Revision [Publication Details]

May 19, 2011 - The Governor’s plan to address this shortfall and leave the state with a $1.2 billion reserve at the end of 2011-12 has many positive aspects. It would help bring annual spending and resources much closer in line for the next five years, and its focus on reducing budgetary debt obligations is laudable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2482

The 2012-13 Budget: Funding Requests for High-Speed Rail [Publication Details]

Apr 17, 2012 - Consistent with the HSRA's revised business plan, the Governor’s budget plan for 2012-13 requests $5.9 billion to continue the high-speed rail project--$2.6 billion in state bond funds matched with $3.3 billion in federal funds to begin construction in the Central Valley.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2617

Commission on State Mandates Test Claim, "School Site Councils and Brown Act Reform" [Publication Details]

Jan 7, 2000 - Commission on State Mandates Test Claim, "School Site Councils and Brown Act Reform" [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/650

Introduction to the California Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 13, 2011 - In this ten minute video, Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor discusses the building blocks that comprise California's state budget including the difference between general and special funds, major sources of revenue, and the largest categories of expenditure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2386

The State Appropriations Limit [Publication Details]

Apr 12, 2000 - The State Appropriations Limit [Publication Details] HTML Description: California's state appropriations limit (SAL)--which grows annually by a population and cost-of-living factor--places an "upper bound" each year on the amount of monies that can be spent from state tax proceeds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/719

Summary of Legislative Action on the Budget Bill [Publication Details]

Jul 1, 1986 - This report summarizes the fiscal effect of the 1986 Budget Act (AS 3217). In addition, it highlights the funding levels approved for the state's major programs in 1986-87, as well as the overall effect of the budget on the size of the state's workforce.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2017

Should the State Consolidate Its Revenue Agencies? [Publication Details]

Jun 10, 2009 - Should the State Consolidate Its Revenue Agencies? [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/2094

AB32: Letter to Assembly Member Dan Logue Regarding Potential Economic Leakage [Publication Details]

May 13, 2010 - Specifically we were asked to look at the costs California would likely incur following the implementation of AB 32 through the California Air Resource Board’s Scoping Plan, compared to states that do not have similar policies in place.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2277