Analysis of Mid-Year Budget Proposal [Publication Details]

Dec 16, 2002 - The Governor recently released his current-year plan for partially addressing the state's enormous budget shortfall. The plan calls for $10.2 billion in budgetary reductions and adjustments. We discuss the Governor's proposal, consider its general viability, and identify additional options available to the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/917

The State's Budget Problem [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 1990 - The State's Budget Problem [Publication Details] PDF Description: The purpose of this policy brief is to outline for the Legislature the nature, magnitude, and causes of the budget problem. In addition, we offer some general strategies for dealing with the budgetary gap.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1977

California Update: The “Trigger” Mechanism [Publication Details]

Oct 1, 1994 - As part ofthe 1994-95 budget package, the state put into place a so-called trigger mechanism. This mechanism was viewed as being necessary to ensure repayment of money borrowed from investors to finance the budget plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/60

The 1993-94 Budget Act and Related Legislation [Publication Details]

Sep 1, 1993 - The 1993-94 Budget Act and Related Legislation [Publication Details] The 1993-94 Budget Act and Related Legislation Format: PDF Description: This report summarizes the fiscal effect of the 1993 Budget Act (Ch 55/93, SB 80), including the effects of major legislation that was enacted as part of the overall state spending plan for 1993-94.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/73

California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections, 2006-07 Through 2011-12 [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2006 - Following a year in which major revenue increases were allocated to education and other state programs, California policymakers will face a much tougher budget in 2007-08. According to our updated forecast, the state’s budget faces operating shortfalls in excess of $5 billion in both 2007-08 and 2008-09, which will require significant actions to eliminate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1524

Overview of the 2004-05 Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 13, 2004 - We believe that the Governor's proposal provides a solid starting point for budget deliberations. It includes realistic revenue and caseload assumptions, as well as real and ongoing solutions from most areas of the budget. At the same time, however, it presents the Legislature with numerous policy issues and concerns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1070

Analysis of the 1991-92 Budget Bill: Summary of Findings and Recommendations [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 1991 - By contrast, The 1991-92 Budget: Perspectives and Issues provides an overall perspective on the state's revenues and expenditures for the budget year. It also looks to the future in an effort to focus on some of the challenges facing California in the years ahead.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1952

An Analysis of the Governor's Proposals Regarding the 1982-83 Deficit [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 1983 - The Legislative Analyst cautions the Legislature against following the Governor's recommendation to carry over a deficit into fiscal year 1983-84, and that instead they should act to balance the state's budget now.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3413

Summary of Recommended Legislation [Publication Details]

Jan 1, 1989 - Summary of Recommended Legislation [Publication Details] PDF Description: This report presents recommendations for legislation based on our reviews of state programs. In order to meet legislative deadlines for bill introduction, this report includes recommendations based on our analysis of the 1989-90 Budget, as well as recommendations we have previously made in other publications which we continue to believe are viable for legislative consideration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1962

Proposition 37: The California State Lottery Initiative [Publication Details]

Aug 22, 1984 - Proposition 37: The California State Lottery Initiative [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/3119