The 2017-18 Budget: California State Payroll System

Feb 28, 2017 - In particular, incorrect paycheck deductions were made, payroll and pension wages were erroneously calculated, and medical benefits were denied for some employees and their dependents. In one case, employees that took vacation time during the payroll cycle received compensation in addition to their base salary.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3590

Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership

Nov 8, 2023 - An estimated $194  million was added to the state budget from 2002 ‑03 through 2006 ‑07 to address the problems identified in prison medical care. However, upon further review of the state ’s performance, the federal court found that the state had failed to comply with its orders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4813

^[PDF] The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Previous Pension Package Implemented, but No New Pension Relief. The 2019-20 budget plan included $3.2 billion non-Proposition 98 General Fund for certain pension payments the state was scheduled to make on behalf of schools and community colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2021/4372/Community-Colleges-021621.pdf

LAO State Budget Condition

We recommend that the Legislature develop a long-term plan for Proposition 2 and suggest that the Legislature solicit proposals from the administration, state pension systems—including CalPERS, CalSTRS, and the UC Regents—and others concerning the benefits of applying Proposition 2 debt payment funds toward eligible liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Policy-Areas?areaId=1&category=0&year=0&page=13

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 6, 2023 - Shifts State LIHWAP Dollars Back to State Water Resources Control Board. The budget package reverts $200  million from LIHWAP to the California Emergency Relief Fund, and reallocates those funds back to the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (CWWAPP) administered by the State Water Resources Control Board.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4812/7

There are currently nearly 300 TEPs, including about 200

There are currently nearly 300 TEPs, including about 200 state-level TEPs and over 70 local property tax TEPs, which can impose state costs because the state backfills the lost loc al revenues. The largest TEPs include income tax deductions for mortgage interest expenses, income tax exclusions for employer contributions to pension plans, and sales tax exemptions for gener al foodstuffs.
https://lao.ca.gov/1996/011696_calfacts/cf96d.html

Child Care Budget [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/799

Updated 2022-23 "Big Three" Revenue Outlook [EconTax Blog]

Aug 1, 2022 - As a result, there remains significant uncertainty about how much the state ultimately will collect. Further, we caution that the implications of unanticipated changes in revenues for the state 's budget are not straightforward.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/744

Updated 2022-23 "Big Three" Revenue Outlook [EconTax Blog]

Aug 1, 2022 - As a result, there remains significant uncertainty about how much the state ultimately will collect. Further, we caution that the implications of unanticipated changes in revenues for the state 's budget are not straightforward.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/744

Achieving the Goals of the SB 678 County Probation Grant Program [Publication Details]

Oct 10, 2023 - In order to reduce admissions into state prison from people on county probation, the state enacted Chapter 608 of 2009 (SB 678, Leno) to establish the Community Corrections Performance Incentive grant program, commonly referred to as the SB 678 grant program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4806