The 2024-25 Budget: Property Tax Postponement Program [EconTax Blog]

Feb 29, 2024 - Furthermore, given the state ’s General Fund problem, continuing to operate the PTP program means the Legislature will need to find more solutions in other parts of the state budget. Low Participation and High Administrative Costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/800

The 2024-25 Budget: California Student Aid Commission [Publication Details]

Feb 29, 2024 - In this brief, we discuss the Governor’s budget proposals for the Cal Grant and Middle Class Scholarship programs—the largest two programs administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). We also revisit recent CSAC one-time initiatives the state has funded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4865

The 2024-25 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 29, 2024 - The state recently adopted plans to potentially replace this program structure in 2024 ‑25, as the box below describes. Cal Grant Reform State Has Plans to Restructure Cal Grants, Subject to Trigger Provision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4865

The 2024-25 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Feb 29, 2024 - Additionally, counties may establish IHSS hourly wages above the state minimum wage through local wage ordinances or, more commonly, collectively bargained agreements. The state, federal government, an d counties share in the cost of   IHSS wages .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4868

Review of the Funding Determination Process for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools

Feb 29, 2024 - They must hire an auditor from a list of firms approved by the State Controller ’s Office. The auditor then conducts an independent review following procedures in the audit manual developed by the state known as the Guide for Annual Audits of K ‑12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting (known as the audit guide).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

The 2024-25 Budget: University of California [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2024 - In this brief, we analyze the Governor’s budget proposals for the University of California (UC). We have sections focusing on UC’s core operations and enrollment. We also revisit recent UC one-time initiatives and capital projects the state had funded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4862

Overview of Major Federal and State Broadband Programs and Projects [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2024 - Overview of Major Federal and State Broadband Programs and Projects [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/4864

The 2024-25 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure [Publication Details]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4867

The 2024-25 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure

Feb 28, 2024 - Federal and state broadband programs define unserved and underserved in different ways using various criteria. All of the major federal and state programs, however, estimate that there are hundreds of thousands of households in areas of the state without broadband access.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4867

The 2024-25 Budget: University of California

Feb 28, 2024 - After the state enacts the 2024 ‑25 budget, UC will finalize its enrollment counts for 2023 ‑24. If actual enrollment that year falls short of the state target, we recommend the state revert any unearned funds as part of the 2025 ‑26 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4862