The government plan of California. [Ballot]

Mar 31, 2026 - [Ballot]  PDF Version Pursuant to Elections Code 9005, we have reviewed a proposed initiative related to the government plan of California (A.G. File 26-0003). The measure intends to make a wide range of changes to the organization and operations of the California government and economy.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-003

Revising the State Constitution. [Ballot]

Mar 24, 2026 - [Ballot]  PDF Version Pursuant to Elections Code 9005, we have reviewed a proposed initiative related to the process for revising the State Constitution (A.G. File 26-0002). Generally, constitutional revisions change a large number of provisions or entail far reaching changes to the fundamental government plan of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-002

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

The State's Workforce, which looks at trends in the number of state employees and compares these trends to trends in the state budget. Part Ill, "Major Issues Facing the Legislature" (green page), discusses major issues that have been identified in our review of the state's current fiscal condition and the Governor's Budget for 1983-84.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1983/pandi_83_intro.pdf

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - This budget problem was larger than the one anticipated by the administration in June, despite strong trends in income tax collections in the intervening months. There were two main reasons we anticipated the deficit to grow.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

LAO State Budget Condition

LAO State Budget Condition PDF February 23, 1994 - The 1994-95 Governor's Budget recognizes that the two-year budget plan adopted last June has been undermined by the continuing stubborn state recession.
https://lao.ca.gov/Policy-Areas?areaId=1&category=0&year=0&page=43

Legislative Analyst's Office: Recent State Budget Publications

Assembly Budget Handout (PDF) Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Handout (PDF) The 2026-27 Budget As we release publications aimed at addressing the 2026-27 budget situation, we will add them to this index page.
https://lao.ca.gov/laoapp/rss/LAORSSFeedNew.aspx?laofeed=10

^[PDF] The 2006-07 Budget: Perspectives and Issues

Federal Funding Trends Since September 11, 2001, the federal government has provided state and local governments nationally with billions of dollars in homeland security and bioterrorism grant funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2006/2006_pandi/pandi_06.pdf

LAO Education

Instead, Cal Facts is a visual guide—using a variety of different charts—to the state's economy, revenues, and major program trends. Presentation California's Fiscal Outlook: CSBA Presentation Format:
https://lao.ca.gov/Policy-Areas?areaId=4&category=5&year=0&page=12

Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics

Jun 16, 2025 - Key Caseload Trend Findings In Recent Years, Caseload Trend Deviated From Poverty Trend. Although the gap between the CalWORKs participation rate and the poverty rate was greatest during the pandemic, these trends started to diverge in 2015.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5057

Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics [Publication Details]

Jun 16, 2025 - Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics [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/5057