The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - Based on the recent federal approval of a similar tax in Michigan, federal approval of a reauthorized California MCO tax appears likely. Despite this development, the administration did not propose an extension of the MCO tax in 2019 ‑20, forgoing over $ 1  b illion in General Fund benefit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

Fiscal Outlook: Medi-Cal

Nov 14, 2018 - Expiration of Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax Current MCO Tax. Since 2016-17, the state has imposed a per-member tax on Medi-Cal and non-Medi-Cal MCOs. Revenues from the MCO tax, which leverages federal funding for Medi-Cal, provide a substantial General Fund offset in Medi-Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3898

Evolution of the Balance of the Budget Stabilization Account

Nov 14, 2018 - Under Proposition  2, the state must make deposits into the BSA until its balance reaches a threshold of 10  percent of General Fund taxes. Each year that General Fund tax revenues grow, this 10  percent threshold also grows.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3900

The 2019-20 Budget: Proposition 98 Outlook

Nov 14, 2018 - Property Tax Revenue Projected to Rise. Whereas the minimum guarantee tends to be volatile, property tax revenue typically grows at a steadier pace. Under the growth scenario, property tax revenue grows from $24. 1  b illion in 2018 ‑ 19 t o $28. 5  b illion by 2022 ‑23.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3897

Fiscal Outlook: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Nov 14, 2018 - Since 2016 ‑17, the General Fund has supported the restoration of IHSS service hours, which were previously reduced by 7  percent, so long as the MCO tax is in place. Under current law, the MCO tax is set to expire at the end of 2018 ‑19.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3899

The 2019-20 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 14, 2018 - With respect to these formulas, we assume: Sales Tax Reductions Are Not Triggered. California has two statutes that trigger reductions in the state ’s sales tax rate if balances in discretionary reserves reach a certain threshold.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3896

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - The program authorizes the issuance of bonds backed by personal income tax revenues raised under the Mental Health Services Act (Proposition   63 o f 2004). Before these bonds can be issued, the state must complete a validation process whereby the courts determine whether issuance of the bonds is legal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/8

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - The state ’s largest three General Fund taxes —the personal income tax, sales and use tax, and corporation tax —are projected to increase 4  p ercent. Figure 3
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - In addition, the budget includes a $48. 2  m illion reduction in General Fund support for trial court operations in 2018 ‑ 19 i n order to reflect the availability of property tax revenue in accordance with Control Section 15.45 and Section 2578 o f the Education Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/11

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - About 40   Percent of Increase Covered With Higher Property Tax Revenue. Of total Proposition  98 spending in 2018 ‑19, $54. 9  b illion is state General Fund and $23. 5  b illion is local property tax revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/3