The 2017-18 Budget: California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission

Feb 3, 2017 - We note that, based on our discussions with CDIAC, it is planning to conduct additional activities in future years, such as providing more web-based trainings and using CDIAC staff to identify and assist local agencies in financial distress.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3546

The 2020-21 Budget: Department of General Services

Feb 12, 2020 - Background CFS Provides Accounting and Budgeting Services to Various State Entities. The CFS program within DGS provides fiscal services —including accounting and budgeting services —to other state entities on a fee ‑for ‑service basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4157

Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities

Apr 10, 2025 - In particular, the proclamation directed the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California Energy Commission to procure materials, goods, and services necessary for energy generation projects to be online by October 31, 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5029

Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities [Publication Details]

Apr 10, 2025 - In this report, we describe how the Legislature has delegated some of its core powers to allow the Governor to exercise emergency authorities during a state of emergency. Next, we assess the degree to which this is necessary to facilitate emergency response and whether there are adequate oversight mechanisms in place.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5029

The 2019-20 Budget: Office of Emergency Services

Mar 13, 2019 - As previously mentioned, the state has broad flexibility to use VOCA funds for a variety of programs that provide direct services to victims. At the time of this analysis, OES had not yet identified the gaps in services it intended to meet with the additional funds provided by the FFY 2018 VOCA allocation, or which specific programs it intended to fund, but was expecting to do so in the coming months.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3961

Summary of State Collective Bargaining Agreements - Summary of State Collective Bargaining Agreements [Video]

Summary of State Collective Bargaining Agreements - Summary of State Collective Bargaining Agreements [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Summary of State Collective Bargaining Agreements August 31, 2011 In this short video, fiscal and policy analyst Nick Schroeder discusses the major provisions
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Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems - Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems [Video]

Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems - Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems February 13, 2012 Senior Fiscal & Policy Analyst Erika Li discusses the LAO 's new report "Consolidating California 's Statewide Automated Welfare Systems. "
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The 2022-23 Budget: California Department of Technology

Feb 22, 2022 - As the projected costs of and demand for services change, CDT re ‑calculates its service rates and submits them annually to the Department of Finance (DOF) for approval. For  example, if demand for a service is projected to decrease but the costs of the service are projected to stay the same, CDT likely will propose an increase in the service rate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4552

Public Pension and Retiree Health Benefits: An Initial Response to the Governor's Proposal - Public Pension and Retiree Health Benefits: An Initial Response to the Governor's Proposal [Video]

Public Pension and Retiree Health Benefits: An Initial Response to the Governor's Proposal - Public Pension and Retiree Health Benefits: An Initial Response to the Governor's Proposal [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Public Pension and Retiree Health Benefits: An Initial Response to the Governor
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The 2014-15 Budget: State Worker Salary, Health Benefit, and Pension Costs - The 2014-15 Budget: State Worker Salary, Health Benefit, and Pension Costs [Video]

The 2014-15 Budget: State Worker Salary, Health Benefit, and Pension Costs - The 2014-15 Budget: State Worker Salary, Health Benefit, and Pension Costs [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The 2014-15 Budget: State Worker Salary, Health Benefit, and Pension Costs March 4, 2014 In this short video,
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