Income Tax Withholding Tracker: September 1 - September 24 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 24, 2021 - Through the 25th, federal withholding was up 19.6 percent from last year, somewhat below the state ’s pace.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/702

State Fiscal Health Index: June 2019 [EconTax Blog]

Aug 7, 2019 - Knowing when the state ’s next budget slowdown will happen is impossible. Many economic factors outside the state ’s control influence state revenues. Despite this, certain data points can help us understand whether shifting economic conditions are likely to lead to growth or declines in state revenues in the coming months.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/390

The 2022-23 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook [Publication Details]

May 24, 2022 - The 2022-23 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook [Publication Details] Description: This brief presents our office’s independent assessment of the condition of the state General Fund budget through 2025-26 under our forecast of revenues and spending, assuming the Governor’s May Revision policies were adopted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4602

The 2022-23 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook

May 24, 2022 - The  administration does not include a plan to address these requirements, which would far exceed the state ’s operating capacity. Consequently, under May Revision policies, the state would likely have significant budget shortfalls in the out ‑years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4602

Update on School District Retiree Health Benefits

Sep 25, 2017 - This added cost pressure comes at a time when districts are facing other pressures —most notably, rising pension costs and expectations to enhance services for low-income students and English learners.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3704

^[PDF] The 1989-90 Budget Dilemma: Initial Comments

In total, these fee increases will offset state funding by $20 million at UC, and $18 million at CSU. • UC pension costs, -$68 million. The state provides the funding for the employer's share of these costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1989/011789_the_1989-90_budget_dilemma_initial_comments.pdf

The 2019-20 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 21, 2019 - Absent making changes to its existing policies, UC very likely will face cost increases in the budget year for its health and pension benefits. It also likely will face cost increases for its equipment purchases and utilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3946

^[PDF] Overview of Special Education in California

We estimate that about one-third of recent increases in special education expenditures are due to general increases in staff salaries and pension costs affecting most school districts. We estimate that the remaining two-thirds of recent cost increases are due to a rise in an incidence of students with relatively severe disabilities (particularly autism), which require more expensive and intensive supports.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2019/4110/overview-spec-ed-110619.pdf

Income Tax Withholding Tracker: August 1 - August 27 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 7, 2021 - Through the 25th, federal withholding was up 18.9 percent from last year, slightly below the state ’s pace.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/692

State Fiscal Health Index: May 2019 [EconTax Blog]

Jul 2, 2019 - State Fiscal Health Index: May 2019 [EconTax Blog] State Fiscal Health Index: May 2019 July 2, 2019 Justin Garosi State Fiscal Health Index: May 2019 Bottom Line: Some signs point to softening of economic conditions, but it is too soon to tell if a broader slowdown in the economy and state revenue is on the horizon.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/383