LAO Publications

Given the improved fiscal forecast, we believe this is an ide al time for the Legislature to begin addressing its huge budgetary and retirement liabilities. In addition, given various risks to the economic outlook and the state's budgetary vo latility, building larger state budget reserves in the coming years is an important priority, as doing so means there will be less necessity during future downturns to cut public s pending, as occurred in recent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?productid=12

2006 Initiative Analysis: The Truth in Initiatives Act of 2006

The LAO would categorize this information a number of times throughout each election cycle, using information prov ided by SOS. The summary information would be included in the voter information guide, sample ballot, ballot, the LAO’s Web site, and campaign advertising.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/060106.htm

LAO Publications

Given the improved fiscal forecast, we believe this is an ide al time for the Legislature to begin addressing its huge budgetary and retirement liabilities. In addition, given various risks to the economic outlook and the state's budgetary vo latility, building larger state budget reserves in the coming years is an important priority, as doing so means there will be less necessity during future downturns to cut public s pending, as occurred in recent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=142&year=0&productid=0&categoryid=0

The 2023-24 Budget: Office of the State Public Defender

Feb 15, 2023 - This would prov ide the Legislature with the necessary information to determine whether state funds were used effectively as well as whether there are any unintended challenges or unanticipated outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4680

CALIFORNIA'S SCHOOL FINANCE SYSTEM

Most general-purpose funding is prov ided through the revenue limit system. CATEGORICAL PROGRAMS Categorical Programs Fund Special Services and Services for Particular Target Groups Depending on how programs are counted, there are 40 to 60 separately funded categorical programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/010195_calguide/cgk122.html

2006 Initiative Analysis: The Truth in Initiatives Act of 2006 (version 1). (Amendment #1-NS)

The LAO would categorize this information a number of times throughout each election cycle, using information prov ided by SOS. The summary information would be included in the voter information guide, sample ballot, ballot, the LAO’s Web site, and campaign advertising.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/060023.htm

2006 Initiative Analysis: The Truth  in Initiatives Act of 2006 (version 2) (Amendment #1-S)

The LAO would categorize this information a number of times throughout each election cycle, using information prov ided by SOS. The summary information would be included in the voter information guide, sample ballot, ballot, the LAO’s Web site, and campaign advertising.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/060024.htm

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - For example, at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), positions include game wardens who prov ide important law enforcement and wildlife and resource protection services. Some CDFW positions also administer various permits, a key function to ensure that projects —from habitat restoration to infrastructure and housing development —can be completed with less damage to the environment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

LAO Publications

Given the improved fiscal forecast, we believe this is an ide al time for the Legislature to begin addressing its huge budgetary and retirement liabilities. In addition, given various risks to the economic outlook and the state's budgetary vo latility, building larger state budget reserves in the coming years is an important priority, as doing so means there will be less necessity during future downturns to cut public s pending, as occurred in recent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?publicationType=12

LAO 2003-04 Budget Analysis: Health and Social Services, Adoptions Programs

Adoptions services are prov ided through state district offices, 28 county adoptions agencies, and a variety of private agencies. Counties may choose to operate the Adoptions Program or turn the program over to the state for administration.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2003/health_ss/hss_17_5180_adoptions_anl03.htm