Evaluation of a Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Manufacturers

Dec 11, 2018 - Assumes That Additional “Green ” Goods Displace Equal Number of Conventional Goods. As described above, the net benefit calculation includes an estimate of the additional number of units sold by the participant due to the exemption.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3907

An issue has arisen regarding the transition costs in 2010-11 of switching to a new fiscal intermediary (FI) for Medi-Cal. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) estimates the new contract will

Apr 23, 2010 - LAO Review O ur office has reviewed the DHCS worksheets and Blue Sky report. In addition, we met separately with staff from DHCS and Blue Sky. In these meetings, we determined that Blue Sky never discussed its approach to this issue with DHCS staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/203

^[PDF] The 1983-84 Budget: Perspectives and Issues

Part I, "State Finances in 1983" (blue page), provides a perspective on the state's current fiscal situation, including options for addressing the deficit in the General Fund Budget for 1982--83. Part I is divided into three sections: I.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1983/pandi_83_intro.pdf

A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals [Publication Details]

Jan 5, 2021 - A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4308

A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals

Jan 5, 2021 - State Examples of Green Stimulus. Because stimulus typically comes from the federal government, California historically has not enacted many stimulus initiatives, including green stimulus. However, several state ‑level green stimulus proposals have recently been discussed, both by the Legislature and advocacy groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4308

Health insurer financial reserves. [Ballot]

Jan 5, 2018 - Alternative Reserve Cap for Insurers Affiliated With Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The measure provides for an alternative reserve cap for insurers that are affiliated with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, a national association of independent and locally operated insurers including Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-048

^[PDF] Update on Changes to School Accountability System

.  Uses fi ve color categories to classify performance: red (lowest), orange, yellow, green, and blue (highest).  Local Performance Indicators for Areas Where No Statewide Data Is Available  Districts develop their own local measures for basic services, implementation of state standards, parent engagement, and school climate.  Districts report progress on each indicator using a self- assessment tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2017/Update-Changes-School-Accountability-System-030717.pdf

^[PDF] Health insurer financial reserves.

Alternative Reserve Cap for Insurers Affiliated With Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The measure provides for an alternative reserve cap for insurers that are affiliated with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, a national association of independent and locally operated insurers including Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170670.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of the Statewide System of Support for School Districts

.  Uses fi ve color categories to classify performance: red (lowest), orange, yellow, green, and blue (highest).  Local Performance Indicators  Districts develop their own local measures for basic services, implementation of state standards, parent engagement, and aspects of school climate beyond suspension rates.  Districts report progress on each local
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2018/Overview_Statewide_System_Support_School_Districts_032218.pdf

Industry Wage Growth in California [EconTax Blog]

Nov 8, 2017 - Figure 4 shows which industries have experienced more average annual wage growth in California (shown on the right in light blue) versus the United States (shown on the left in dark blue). Higher-wage industries, t hose at the top of the graphic, have all experienced more wage growth in California.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/256