The 2024-25 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 23, 2024 - For example, county law libraries —generally supported by a share of civil filing fees —provide free access to legal books and publications to county residents, State Bar members, and certain governmental officials.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4848

^[PDF] A Look at Voter-Approval Requirements for Local Taxes

Cities, counties, special districts, and school and community college districts Sales Tax A levy on the retail sale of tangible goods. Cities, counties, and some special districts Hotel Tax A levy on the occupancy of hotels, motels, or other short-term lodging.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2014/finance/local-taxes/voter-approval-032014.pdf

Mental Health Services Act: Impact of Governor's Proposal on Funding for Children and Youth

Aug 10, 2023 - Approved by voters in 2004, the MHSA places a 1  percent tax on personal income over $1  million and dedicates the associated revenues to mental health services. The vast majority ­ of MHSA revenues —at least 95   percent —goes directly to counties, ­ ­ ­ ­which use it to support a variety of services for individuals with or at risk of mental illness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4786

The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Federal Fiscal Responsibility Act's Impacts on CalWORKs

Mar 5, 2024 - County representatives also expressed interest in state pilot participation, indicating it could serve as an opportunity for county welfare departments to focus on performance metrics that better correspond with their local program goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4877

^[PDF] MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 9

. ; Meal and Lodging Expenses. State employees may be reimbursed for specified costs related to travel and other business expenses. The proposed agreement would increase the maximum reimbursement rates available to Unit 9 employees for costs related to meals and lodging while traveling on state business.
https://lao.ca.gov/MOU/2013/MOU-BU-9-090413.pdf

^[PDF] MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 7

The proposed agreement would increase the maximum reimbursement rates available to Unit 7 employees for costs related to meals and lodging while traveling on state business. Employees would be eligible for reimbursement for:  A maximum of $41 for meals (up from $34) in a 24-hour period of travel.  Between $90 and $150 each night (up from between $84 and $140 each night) for
https://lao.ca.gov/MOU/2013/MOU-BU-7-090313.pdf

^[PDF] MOU Fiscal Analysis Bargaining Unit 10

.  Meal and Lodging Expenses. State employees may be reimbursed for specifi ed costs related to travel and other business expenses. The proposed agreement would increase the maximum reimbursement rates available to employees for costs related to meals and lodging while traveling on state business.
https://lao.ca.gov/MOU/2014/MOU-BU-10-082214.pdf

The 2024-25 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2024 - The state meets this requirement through a combination of General Fund spending and local property tax revenue. When General Fund revenue declines, the minimum requirement usually declines in tandem.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4902

Housing affordability and property taxes. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - Counties Manage the Property Tax. County assessors determine the taxable value of property. County tax collectors bill property owners and collect payments. County auditors distribute tax revenue to local governme nts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-032

U.S. Retail Sales Update: January 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 15, 2024 - U.S. retail sales have dropped 0.5 percent over the last 3 months and grown 0.6 percent over the last 12 months.  The 12-month growth rate was well below the rate of inflation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/796