Cal Facts 2018 [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 2018 - With a state as big, as populous, and as complex as California, quickly summarizing how its economy or state budget works is impossible. Instead, Cal Facts is a visual guide—using a variety of different charts—to the state's economy, revenues, and major program trends.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3905

The 2018-19 Budget: Child Care Programs—Analysis of Governor’s Hold Harmless Rate Proposal

Mar 19, 2018 - The state still was using the 2005 market survey to set rates up to January 1, 2015. By January 1, 2018, the state had begun using the 2016 survey to set rates. Over this period, state RMR funding increased by 26  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3787

Recent Congressional Action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Jan 23, 2018 - CHIP is a joint federal-state program that provides health insurance coverage to children in low-income families, but with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid. The state and federal governments share the cost of CHIP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3734

Recent Congressional Action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) [Publication Details]

Jan 23, 2018 - Updated 2/9/18: On Friday, February 9, 2018, Congress appropriated additional funding for CHIP through FFY 2026-27 at states' traditional cost share which, in California, is 35 percent. No changes were made to the previous reauthorization of CHIP funding through FFY 2022-23, discussed in this post.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3734

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of Child Care and Preschool Proposals

Mar 16, 2017 - Many State Preschool Programs Participate in Local QRIS. The state provides $50  million for State Preschool QRIS each year, with funding allocated in 2016 ‑17 to 37 local consortia serving 49  counties.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3618

Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit

Apr 7, 2016 - Proposition  98 establishes a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges that is in part based on state revenue. When state revenue decreases, it is usually the case that required spending on schools decreases as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3417

Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit [Publication Details]

Apr 7, 2016 - Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit [Publication Details] Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit Format: HTML Description: The Child and Dependent Care Expenses Credit (“child care tax credit” or “credit”) is a provision of the state income tax code that allows filers with income below $100,000 to reduce their tax liability by a percentage of their eligible child care expenses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3417

The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of Child Care and Preschool Proposals

Feb 24, 2016 - In 2015 –16 , the state allocated about $70  million for this purpose. More recently, the state has worked with local consortia to establish local Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) in some areas of the state, using a mix of federal, state, and local resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3367

Final EdBudget Tables (2015)

Oct 19, 2015 - Required actions (1) The UC Regents are required to consider state employee compensation when considering compensation for employees in its “Senior Management Group. ” At a minimum, the UC Regents are required to consider comparable positions designated as “state officers ” (such as the Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and a Member of the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3299

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Child Care and Preschool)

Jun 19, 2015 - Due to the differential rate increase to the part-day State Preschool rate described below, the new part- and full-day State Preschool rates will be higher than the SRR. Regional Market Rates (RMR) Increase by 4.5 Percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3276