LAO commentary on Facebook IPO and state revenue forecasts

May 15, 2012 - We believe our forecasts are consistent with the small expected statewide increase in these tax bases. In addition, the Facebook IPO apparently will generate significant tax deductions for the company, which will effectively reduce federal tax revenues and tax revenues in various states below what they otherwise would be.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/596

Amid Good Fiscal Times, Planning for the Future Is Crucial [Publication Details]

May 21, 2019 - Later, when the economy and tax receipts weaken, the state can draw upon its accumulated savings to fund a spending level above what revenues would otherwise support. Exercising spending restraint during good times promotes fiscal sustainability and dampens the need for austerity in subsequent recessions, thus, facilitating policy stability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4051

Preliminary April personal income tax collections of $13.02 billion (all funds)

Apr 30, 2013 - Preliminary April personal income tax collections of $13.02 billion (all funds) Preliminary April personal income tax collections of $13.02 billion (all funds) Program: This page provided updates during April 2013 concerning California personal income tax collections.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/744

Financial Aid Award Amounts [EdBudget]

Jan 16, 2020 - Students who receive the Cal Grant B Access Award also receive a supplemental award funded by the College Access Tax Credit. The proposed size of the supplement is $24 in 2020-21. We estimate the UC Grant nontuition award based on the average undergraduate cost of attendance, less systemwide tuition and fees and a self-help expectation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/353

Felony sentencing. [Ballot]

Sep 24, 2018 - Changing the amount of realignment revenue provided to counties likely would require changing the tax rates. In 2018-19, counties are expected to receive a total of over $1.4  billion to pay for the three realigned felon populations described above.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-008

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s CalWORKs Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - Following a major realignment of state and local responsibilities in 1991, some funds generated by the state sales tax and vehicle license fee accrue to a special fund with a series of subaccounts which pay for a variety of health and human services programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4530

April 2014 collections are projected to fall from last year's lofty totals.

Apr 14, 2014 - Through the end of March 2014, the state 's "Big Three " General Fund revenues (PIT, corporate income taxes, and sales taxes) were running about $1.2 billion above administration projections for the 2013-14 fiscal year to date.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/804

Big Three state taxes below projections in February

Mar 8, 2011 - Big Three state taxes below projections in February Big Three state taxes below projections in February Program: Revenue Finding or Recommendation: Provides report on February 2011 personal income, corporation, and sales and use tax collections based on preliminary agency cash reports.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/394

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - Historically, a small statewide payroll tax provided funding for ETP grants but, in recent years, the state has supplemented this longstanding funding source with General Fund monies for targeted training grants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

Overview of MCO Tax, Selected Other Tax Increase Options, and IHSS Issues [Publication Details]

Jul 2, 2015 - Overview of MCO Tax, Selected Other Tax Increase Options, and IHSS Issues [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/3281