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

The SEMS provides a solid structure for approach‑ ing emergency response. Since local governments are closest to the scene of an emergency, it makes sense that they provide the first level of response.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2006/2006_pandi/pandi_06.pdf

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - The SPI Is an Administrator and Advocate Elected by the Voters. The voters elect the SPI on a nonpartisan statewide ballot every four years. Like other state offices, the SPI can serve up to two terms.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

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

Pr.slden' pro Tempore Speaker 01 the Au.m/Jly 01 the Sem,t. Members of the Committee SENATORS ASSEMBLYMEN Weller W. Sliern, C~.,,,.,." Richard Roblnlon, Vice CIl",m." Allred E. Alqulll Art AIlRO. Robert G.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1983/pandi_83_intro.pdf

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2026 - In this brief, we examine the Governor’s proposal to restructure state governance. The first section explains how the current system evolved and describes the main entities and their responsibilities. The second section reviews previous governance studies and explains how governance works in other contexts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5165

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - The Nasdaq composite, which includes the California headquartered companies Nvidia, Google, Facebook, Apple, AMD, and Broadcom, has doubled since 2023. The meteoric rise in the value of these companies has led to sizable gains for their investors and their employees via stock options, which has led income tax collections to grow at double-digit rates.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/852

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - The Nasdaq composite, which includes the California headquartered companies Nvidia, Google, Facebook, Apple, AMD, and Broadcom, has doubled since 2023. The meteoric rise in the value of these companies has led to sizable gains for their investors and their employees via stock options, which has led income tax collections to grow at double-digit rates.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/852

Frequently asked questions concerning Facebook and California's General Fund

Aug 1, 2012 - Frequently asked questions concerning Facebook and California's General Fund Frequently asked questions concerning Facebook and California's General Fund Program: Revenues Finding or Recommendation: This item lists answers to frequently asked questions concerning Facebook's stock and California's General Fund budget for 2012-13.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/618

LAO commentary on Facebook IPO and state revenue forecasts

May 15, 2012 - State tax revenue estimates regarding Facebook, therefore, require numerous assumptions. Because of these factors, there is a large margin of error surrounding both our Facebook revenue estimates and those of the administration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/596

Summary of LAO Findings and Recommendations on the 2012-13 Budget

Essentially, to avoid “double counting ” the Facebook income, this means that both of our revenue estimates consider the economy without Facebook and then add PIT revenues on top of those estimates to account for the IPO.
https://lao.ca.gov/laoapp/budgetlist/PublicSearch.aspx?PolicyAreaNum=70&KeyCol=596&Yr=2012

^[PDF] The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

The SPI Is an Administrator and Advocate Elected by the Voters. The voters elect the SPI on a nonpartisan statewide ballot every four years. Like other state offices, the SPI can serve up to two terms.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2026/5165/2026-27_Re-Envisioning_State_Education_Governance_031826.pdf