The 2019-20 May Revision: Overview of the May Revision Proposition 98 Package

May 13, 2019 - The deposit also complements the state ’s other efforts to improve its fiscal footing, such as its deposits into reserve accounts that benefit other parts of the state budget. Mix of One-Time and Ongoing Proposals Moves in the Right Direction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4044

The 2020-21 Budget: School District Budget Trends

Jan 21, 2020 - With such strong growth in funding, the vast majority of districts are on a positive fiscal footing and have found ways to address the myriad cost pressures they face. A few districts, however, are on a precarious footing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4136

Analyzing Recent Changes to State Support for Fiscally Distressed Districts

Dec 20, 2018 - The state ’s historical process for overseeing district budgets —giving local boards early warning signs of fiscal problems and having COEs help local boards make fiscal corrections —has worked to date to keep the vast majority of districts on positive fiscal footing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3914

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Given the budgetary risks posed by economic uncertainty and federal policy changes, maintaining positive operating surpluses would put the budget on better footing. Without an Operating Surplus, Responding to a Recession More Challenging.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135