MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 10 (Professional Scientists)

Aug 28, 2018 - The agreement would provide a monthly pay differential equivalent to 2  percent or 3  percent of base pay for employees who work in a Unit 10 classification that requires possession of a master ’s degree or doctoral degree, respectively.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3881

Revisiting the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Insolvency

Sep 30, 2016 - This linking of costs to benefits is similar in concept to other forms of insurance that charge higher premiums to individuals and organizations with a higher likelihood (risk) of using the insurance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3503/1

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

Jan 13, 2020 - Recommend Linking Base Increases With Clear, Explicit Expectations. By failing to link base funding increases to clear, specific state spending priorities, the administration effectively relinquishes important budget responsibilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

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

Jan 14, 2019 - The Legislature, however, might consider more targeted initiatives linked with specific goals. For example, it could link any one ‑time workforce funding to helping with a transition to a new child care reimbursement rate system and/or higher minimum program standards.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 10 (Professional Scientific)

Aug 14, 2024 - Effective the first day of the pay period following ratification, Unit 10 members in various specified classifications would receive a 2  percent pay differential if they possess a master ’s degree and a 3  percent pay differential if they possess a doctoral degree or Doctor of Medicine.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4918

Revisiting the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Insolvency

Sep 30, 2016 - The operations and financing of state UI programs are closely linked to cycles of growth and decline in a state ’s economy. During recessions, unemployment is relatively high and more people qualify for and receive UI benefits than during periods of economic growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3503/2

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Sep 7, 2021 - Our State Workforce webpages provide additional information about this and other bargaining units and includes links to our analyses of MOUs proposed in the past. Major Provisions of Proposed Agreement Extends Term of Expired MOU.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4451

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 5 (Highway Patrol)

Aug 23, 2024 - Similar to what CalHR has done with other bargaining units, the proposed Unit 5 agreement would link the state ’s business and travel reimbursement policy for Unit 5 to the rates established by the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4920

The 2022-23 Budget: UC Climate-Related Proposals

Feb 16, 2022 - For occupations requiring a bachelor ’s degree or higher, the state provides ongoing support to UC and CSU to offer bachelor ’s, master ’s, and doctoral degree programs. The state ’s public universities also operate extended education programs, which generally are self ‑supported by student fee revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4538

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Workers and Employers

Apr 5, 2022 - Furthermore, a recent study linked exposure to wildfire smoke during the 2020 fire season to increased incidence of COVID‑19 infection and fatalities, suggesting smoke exposure can lead to additional health vulnerabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4587