2000 Budget Analysis: H&SS; Foster Care

Current l aw provides the same COLA for FFHs and GHs, but makes them "subject to the availability of funds." We recommend providing a COLA to FFH and GH providers because (1) there is no pol icy rationale for distinguishing these types of providers from FFAs, and (2) revenues are sufficient to provide the COLA.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2000/health_ss/hss_19_Foster_Care_anl00.htm

LAO 2010-11 Budget: Health and Social Services—A Restricted Environment

LAO Criteria for Evaluating Potential Budget Solutions in H&SS As discussed earlier in this report, the Legislature has relatively limited options for achieving savings in the short run in H &SS programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/2010/ss/hss_restricted_032610.aspx

The 2010-11 Budget: Health and Social Services--A Restricted Environment [Publication Details]

Mar 26, 2010 - As part of his plan to bring revenues and expenditures into balance, the Governor’s budget proposes major reductions and program eliminations in the area of H &SS. In this report we describe spending and program requirements as well as key considerations for evaluating budget solutions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2248

^[PDF] Overview of the Major Issues Regarding the Use of Tax-Exempt Bonds in California

The bas ic araument in f avor of com etitive underwritin naturally is trat the forces of open market competition will tend to 1 minimize the profit spreads whi ch underwriters wi ll accept and (2) induce underwri ters to seek out the "best" (tha t is, 1ov.'
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1983/overview_of_major_issues_regarding_the_use_of_tax-exempt_bonds_in_california.pdf

^[PDF] Overview on Poverty

Despite its fl aws, the poverty thresholds allow researchers and policy makers to examine trends over time using a consistent measure.  Substantial Changes Set for 2011. In September 2011, the Census Bureau will publish two sets of poverty data.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/socservices/2011/Poverty_Overview_05_10_11.pdf

2005 Initiative Analysis:Voters' Right to Protect Marriage.

For the receipt of federal benefits or for federal tax purposes, current federal l aw only recognizes marriage between a man and a woman. State Laws. The State Constitution currently does not define marriage.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050563.htm

2006 Initiative Analysis: The Voters' Right to Protect Marriage Initiative

The fiscal effect o f the measure is unknown and would depend on future interpretation by the courts of what constitutes “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage,” both under existing l aw and under the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/060436.htm

2006 Initiative Analysis: The Voters' Right to Protect Marriage Initiative (version 2)

The fiscal effect o f the measure is unknown and would depend on future interpretation by the courts of what constitutes “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage,” both under existing l aw and under the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/060490.htm

2000 Budget Analysis: H&SS; Child Welfare Services

2000 Budget Analysis: H&SS; Child Welfare Services Analysis of the 2000-01 Budget Bill Child Welfare Services The Child Welfare Services (CWS) program provides services to abused and neglected children and children in foster care, and their families.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2000/health_ss/hss_22_Child_Welfare_anl00.htm

2006 Initiative Analysis: The Voters' Right to Protect Marriage Initiative (version 3)

The fiscal effect o f the measure is unknown and would depend on future interpretation by the courts of what constitutes “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage,” both under existing l aw and under the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/060628.htm