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

Jan 14, 2019 - Specifically, the funds would reduce districts ’ CalSTRS rates in 2019 ‑20 and 2020 ‑ 21 —freeing up resources for other parts of districts ’ operating budgets. Though district pension costs typically are covered using Proposition  98 General Fund, the Governor proposes using non ‑Proposition  98 General Fund for this proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook Executive Summary Not Safe to Bet Artificial Intelligence ( AI) Fueled Exuberance Is Sustainable. Both the California and U.S. economies currently face significant headwinds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5091

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 17, 2019 - Health and Human Services Increases monthly CalWORKs grants ($332 million General Fund in 2019 ‑20, $442 million General Fund ongoing). Increases most DDS service provider rates ($126 million General Fund in 2019 ‑20, $253 million General Fund ongoing). a Expands health care coverage and increases affordability ($550  million General Fund in 2019 ‑20).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4083

Supplemental Report of the 2019-20 Budget Act [Publication Details]

Aug 2, 2019 - Supplemental Report of the 2019-20 Budget Act [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4084

The 2019-20 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 14, 2018 - The 2019-20 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook a Reflects the year ‑end balances in each account under current law and policy. SFEU = Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties and BSA = Budget Stabilization Account. 2019 ‑20: $14.8  Billion in Available Resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3896

The 2019-20 Budget: Structuring the Budget: Reserves, Debt and Liabilities

Feb 5, 2019 - The 2019-20 Budget: Structuring the Budget: Reserves, Debt and Liabilities Executive Summary After many consecutive years of economic growth, California ’s budget continues to be on strong footing. The $ 21  b illion surplus available in the Governor ’s January budget proposal reflects the strong fiscal position of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3925

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - Both our office and the administration expect the state to face multiyear deficits, with estimates ranging from $20  billion to $35  billion annually. These deficits are concerning for three reasons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - The 2018 ‑19 spending plan provides $241,000 General Fund for two permanent positions beginning 2019 ‑20 (once the limited ‑term resources provided in 2017 ‑ 18 e xpire) to support the future development of the master plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/12

Cap-and-Trade Extension: Issues for Legislative Oversight

Dec 12, 2017 - In 2017, about 15   p ercent of allowances were given for free to certain businesses for industry assistance. Only those covered entities operating in industries CARB has assessed as being at risk for leakage receive free allowances for industry assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3719

An Extraordinary Moment in California's Fiscal History

Apr 11, 2019 - Again, while there are good arguments in favor of both proposals, apart from both affecting the state tax code, we see no inherent policy reason for why they should be linked. Finally, we recommend that the Legislature reject some of the Governor ’s proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4003