MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 7 (Protective Services and Public Safety)

Jun 24, 2016 - Increase Lodging Reimbursement for Four Counties. State employees are reimbursed for specified costs incurred while traveling and doing business for the state. In the past, these reimbursement rates typically have been established in MOUs for rank-and-file employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3486

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 12 (Craft and Maintenance)

Jun 10, 2016 - These leave cash outs are subject to Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes but do not affect employees ’ pension benefits. The administration assumes that departments would absorb these costs within existing departmental resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3482

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Apr 4, 2016 - These leave cash outs are subject to Medicare payroll taxes but do not affect employees ’ pension benefits. The administration assumes that departments would absorb these costs within existing departmental resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3409

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 10 (Scientists)

Sep 9, 2015 - A greater share of certain travel costs incurred by employees —including lodging in three high-cost counties and the use of private aircraft —would be reimbursable by the state under the agreement. The administration estimates that these provisions would increase the state ’s annual costs by about $5,000 ($1,000 from the General Fund) beginning in 2016-17.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3297

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 9 (Professional Engineers)

Sep 4, 2015 - A greater share of certain travel costs incurred by employees —including lodging in three high-cost counties and the use of private aircraft —would be reimbursable by the state under the agreement. The administration estimates that these provisions would increase the state ’s annual costs by about $20,000 (mostly from special funds).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3296

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 16 and 19 [Publication Details]

Aug 23, 2013 - We reviewed the proposed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) for Bargaining Unit 16 and Bargaining Unit 19. Bargaining Unit 16 is represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). Bargaining Unit 19 is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). If adopted, the MOUs would modestly increase state costs in 2013-14.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2806

Retiree Health Care: A Growing Cost For Government [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2006 - The costs of providing health care to retired state employees and their dependents—now approaching $1 billion per year—are increasing significantly. Many other public employers (including the University of California, school districts, cities, and counties) face similar pressures. This report discusses health benefits provided to retired public employees, focusing on state retirees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1382

An Analysis of Findings From the San Diego Job Search and Work Experience Demonstration Program [Publication Details]

May 1, 1985 - The San Diego Job Search and Work Experience Demonstration program was established in 1982 for the purpose of determining the impact that specific employment services have on applicants for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/471

State "Pickup" of Employee Retirement Contributions [Publication Details]

Jan 1, 1985 - The state Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) is in the process of implementing administratively a federal tax provision allowing the state to "pick up" mandatory employee retirement contributions. Implementation of the pickup program would result in increased take-home pay to state employees—due primarily to reduced federal tax liabilities—at no direct cost to the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2030

Industry Wage Growth in California - Industry Wage Growth in California [Video]

For a fuller discussion of these trends, read our California Economy and Taxes blog post Industry Wage Growth in California .  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Industry Wage Growth in California November 8, 2017
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=112