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

Jan 14, 2019 - These slots would be on top of the almost 9,000 full ‑day slots the state added over the past three years. Extending preschool to all children from low ‑income families is consistent with considerable research that has concluded the benefits of preschool are greatest for these children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Because demand for a CCC education generally outstrips the number of in ‑person slots, colleges must decide which incarcerated people have enrollment priority. Enrollment priority is determined by each college.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings

Nov 14, 2017 - The state ’s cap ‑and ‑trade system is a market ‑based mechanism that sets a limit on GHG emissions in the state from large emitters, such as electricity generators. Under the system, the state issues a limited number of permits (referred to as “allowances ” ) t o emit GHGs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3711

The 2019-20 Budget: Deferred Maintenance

Feb 8, 2019 - However, without a reporting mechanism, the Legislature lacks access to the information on which projects are ultimately undertaken. This information is important for the Legislature to have to assess what was accomplished with deferred maintenance funds and ensure that departments complete projects that are consistent with its directives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3929

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

Jan 13, 2020 - The draft regulations also likely would affect a number of other Medi ‑Cal financing mechanisms, potentially resulting in additional state General Fund costs —and large operating deficits —in the billions of dollars annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135