Updating the California Necessities Index

Aug 14, 2025 - Recent changes were made to the publication of statistics required to calculate the California Necessities Index, which is used to adjust certain benefit rates and cost-of-living adjustments. In this brief, we provide details on the changes and evaluate alternatives for the index that require only currently available data and conform to the original intent of the index.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5065

Updating the California Necessities Index [Publication Details]

Aug 14, 2025 - Recent changes were made to the publication of statistics required to calculate the California Necessities Index, which is used to adjust certain benefit rates and cost-of-living adjustments. In this brief, we provide details on the changes and evaluate alternatives for the index that require only currently available data and conform to the original intent of the index.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5065

The 2018-19 Budget: 2018-19 COLA for K-14 Education Programs

Apr 30, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: 2018-19 COLA for K-14 Education Programs The 2018-19 Budget 2018 ‑19 COLA for K-14 Education Programs The federal government recently released updated information that affects the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that the state provides to certain school and community college programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3816

California Housing Affordability Tracker (4th Quarter 2025) [EconTax Blog]

Jan 24, 2024 - Our post provides an updated snapshot of housing affordability in California. Over the last few years, we have seen a rapid increase in California housing costs, led by the dramatic increase in the costs of purchasing a home. Despite no significant growth in housing prices since 2024, monthly costs for a newly purchased home are about $2,400 higher than they were just a few years ago.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/793

California Housing Affordability Tracker (4th Quarter 2025) [EconTax Blog]

Jan 24, 2024 - Our post provides an updated snapshot of housing affordability in California. Over the last few years, we have seen a rapid increase in California housing costs, led by the dramatic increase in the costs of purchasing a home. Despite no significant growth in housing prices since 2024, monthly costs for a newly purchased home are about $2,400 higher than they were just a few years ago.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/793

^[PDF] Updated 2001 General Fund Revenue Projections

Hill Legislative Analyst cc: Paul Navarro, Chief Consultant
https://lao.ca.gov/2001/010601_cox_revenue_letter.pdf

^[PDF] These regulations include requirements related to (1) how

These regulations include requirements related to (1) how live vegetation—trees, shrubs, and grasses—should be maintained, (2) clearance of dead vegetation, and (3) the location of wood piles and other flammable items near the structures.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/resources/2021/CalFire-020421.pdf

Lanterman Closure Proposal Has Merit, But Plan Lacks Fiscal Details

May 4, 2010 - LAO Assessment of Compliance With Closure Plan Requirements   Description of the land and building affected x Description of existing lease arrangements x Impact on residents and their families x Anticipated alternative placements for residents   Impact on regional center services x Where services will be obtained upon
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/206

2000 Budget Analysis: Res CC Land Acq

2000 Budget Analysis: Res CC Land Acq Analysis of the 2000-01 Budget Bill Land Acquisition Funding Administrative Funding Should Be Based on Anticipated Workload The budget proposes language for the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB--Item 3640) and State Coastal Conservancy (SCC--Item 3760) that would allow those departments to use a portion of land acquisition and improvement funding for administrative costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2000/resources/res_5_cc_land%20acq_anl00.htm

The 2024-25 Budget: Preliminary May Revision Analysis for Child Welfare

May 24, 2024 - Passing only what is necessary this year would allow more time for the remaining stakeholder questions and policy issues to be worked out and give the Legislature the chance to assess whether the rates structure is in line with its vision for permanent CC R rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4909