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

Jan 13, 2020 - This does not necessarily mean a broader economic slowdown is imminent. Nonetheless, there likely is greater risk in the economic outlook for 2020 ‑ 21 t han in previous budget cycles. Uncertain Behavioral Assumptions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Other Provisions

Oct 17, 2019 - The Future of Work Commission, established by executive order on May 1, 2019, will “evaluate the state ’s economy to understand and forecast how technological and economic developments will impact workers, workforce needs, [and] regional economics and industries. ” It is unclear when the commission will present its final recommendations, but a progress report is to be submitted to the Legislature in 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4101

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings

Nov 14, 2017 - In theory, the level of overall emission reductions is achieved at the lowest cost possible because the allowance price provides an economic incentive to find the mix of emission reductions and allowance purchases that minimize costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3711

Ten Years Later: Progress Towards Expending the 2006 Bond Funds

Jan 3, 2017 - Specifically, in some cases , these lags reflected: (1) the design characteristics of the bonds and the programs within them, such as a focus on new programs; (2) a deliberate approach to administering bonds, such as providing multiple competitive funding rounds; and (3) factors largely outside of the state ’s control, such as the broad economic downturn in the late 2000s.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3519

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - Such future relief could be important during the next economic downturn. Higher Education Provides Universities Large, Ongoing Augmentations Dedicated to Specific Purposes. The Governor ’s budget includes an increase of $ 540   m illion ongoing General Fund for the universities —$ 300   m illion (7. 6   p ercent) for CSU and $ 240   m illion (6. 9   p ercent) for UC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916