Collective Bargaining: Assessing Proposed Employee Compensation Increases

Mar 20, 2020 - When we reviewed the 2018 MOU , CalHR informed us that (1) the administration and CCPOA met beginning August 2017 and reached a consensus on the study’s methodology by mid-October 2017, (2) the survey was mailed to six county employers in mid-October 2017, (3) CalHR completed a draft compensation report by mid-February 2018, (4) CalHR shared a draft report with CCPOA, (5) CCPOA
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4206

The 2020-21 Budget: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)

Mar 20, 2020 - The 2020-21 Budget: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) The 2020-21 Budget California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) CDTFA Administers Many Tax and Fee Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4205

February 2020 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog]

Mar 19, 2020 - February 2020 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog] Seth Kerstein February revenue collections from the state ’s three largest taxes —the personal income tax, corporation tax, and sales tax —were ahead of Governor ’s Budget projections by $334 million.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/442

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Fiscal Oversight Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2020 - In this post, we provide background on fiscal oversight of school districts in California, describe the Governor’s proposals to augment oversight and reporting requirements related to school district budgets, assess those proposals, and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4204

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Fiscal Oversight Proposals

Mar 19, 2020 - Requires the county superintendent to notify the district and county board of education within ten days whether the agreement would endanger the district ’s fiscal health. Requires the county superintendent to also notify the union that negotiated the agreement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4204

COVID-19 and California’s Evolving Fiscal Outlook

Mar 18, 2020 - Volatile Financial Markets Indicate Lower Capital Gains-Related Tax Revenue Taxes on capital gains are a significant source of state revenue. Even in “normal ” times, capital gains income is difficult to forecast because it correlates with stock market performance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4203

The 2020-21 Budget: Fresno Integrated K-16 Education Collaborative

Mar 11, 2020 - Education and Employment Outcomes in Fresno County Fresno Performs Relatively High on Key Education Outcomes. As the figure below shows, Fresno County ranks high among the state ’s 58 counties on certain education measures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4199

Analysis of California’s Physician-Supervision Requirement for Certified Nurse Midwives

Mar 11, 2020 - As Figure  10 also shows, nurse midwives fill the gaps in women ’s health care in three of the five regions with relatively few OB ‑GYNs: the Central Coast, San Diego, and the northern and Sierra counties.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4197

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Computer Science Proposals

Mar 10, 2020 - A district that is identified as low performing in two or more state priority areas for at least one student subgroup is to receive targeted support from its county office of education (COE). In providing this support, COEs sometimes consult with other regional and state partners known as resource leads.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4198

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

Mar 6, 2020 - Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog] Seth Kerstein In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64 , which legalized the nonmedical use of cannabis. The state levies two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/441