The 2016-17 Budget: Local Government Mandates--Reasonable Reimbursement Methodology

Mar 17, 2016 - State law requires the Commission on State Mandates (CSM) to determine whether new state laws, executive orders, or regulations affecting local governments create state-reimbursable mandates. Generally, local governments may submit claims for state mandate payment based on one of two methods: (1) claiming of actual costs or (2) a reasonable reimbursement methodology (RRM).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3395

The 2017-18 Budget: National Housing Trust Fund Staffing

Feb 23, 2017 - The first allocations from the NHTF to states were announced in the summer of 2016. California was awarded $10.1 million to be allocated by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to affordable housing projects in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3580

The 2016-17 Budget: Local Government Mandates--Reasonable Reimbursement Methodology [Publication Details]

Mar 17, 2016 - Through a complex, often convoluted, process that has engendered much discussion and disagreement over the years, the state must reimburse local governments for their activities to implement certain state mandates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3395

Perspectives on Helping Low-Income Californians Afford Housing

Feb 9, 2016 - As we discussed in detail in California ’s High Housing Costs , California ’s housing shortage denies many households the opportunity to live in the state and contribute to the state ’s economy. This, in turn, reduces the state ’s economic productivity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3345

Major Milestones: Over Four Decades of the State-Local Fiscal Relationship [Publication Details]

Nov 29, 2012 - Major Milestones: Over Four Decades of the State-Local Fiscal Relationship [Publication Details] Major Milestones: Over Four Decades of the State-Local Fiscal Relationship Format: PDF Description: This is an updated version of a graphic depicting the major milestones in the state-local fiscal relationship over the past 40 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2669

A Look at Voter-Approval Requirements for Local Taxes [Publication Details]

Mar 20, 2014 - After a brief introduction to local governments in California, the report (1) summarizes the state's existing system of voter-approval requirements for local taxes, (2) explains how the state's complex voter-approval system evolved, and (3) reviews outcomes of local tax elections over the past 15 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2978

The 2015-16 Budget: Paying for a State Mandate on Local Child Protective Agencies [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Paying for a State Mandate on Local Child Protective 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/3182

Insufficient ERAF: Examining a Recent Issue in Local Government Finance [Publication Details]

Dec 18, 2012 - It is likely this funding insufficiency, commonly called insufficient ERAF, will continue in future years, requiring state action if the affected local governments are to receive their full triple flip and VLF swap payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2676

Achieving Better Outcomes for Adult Probation [Publication Details]

May 29, 2009 - Achieving Better Outcomes for Adult Probation [Publication Details] Video Description: We conclude that opportunities exist to both improve public safety and reduce state costs by better aligning the county probation and state correctional systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2074

Overview and History of State Mandates [Publication Details]

Dec 10, 2013 - Overview and History of State Mandates [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/2816