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

Elizabeth Hill Answers Questions On the LAO's Alternative Budget Plan - Elizabeth Hill Answers Questions on the LAO's Alternative Budget Plan [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Elizabeth Hill Answers Questions on the LAO 's Alternative Budget Plan February 26, 2008 In an interview on the California Channel 's "California Conversations " Elizabeth Hill answers questions on  the state 's fiscal condition and the LAO 's alternative budget plan.
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Federal Spending in California

Jan 18, 2017 - As shown in Figure 1, we categorize federal funding according to the three major channels through which they reach Californians. These channels are: (1) direct payments to individuals, private entities, and universities; (2) payments to the state government; and (3) payments to local governments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3531/1

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Sep 23, 2021 - From the increased amount of credits, $75  million is for recurring television series and $15  million is for television series that relocate to California from other states. The budget package also places new limits on the total amount of credits any one recurring television series may receive.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4452

Federal COVID-19-Related Funding to California

Apr 28, 2020 - As shown in Figure  1, we categorize federal funding according to the two major channels through which they reach Californians. These channels are: Payments to Public Entities. Payments to governments and other public entities are shown on the right side of Figure  1.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4226

New Inflation Poses Not So New Budget Risk

Dec 15, 2022 - Inflation Risk Is Really a Revenue Risk Although high inflation often is most associated with rising prices and a higher cost of living, from a state budget perspective, the overriding worry is on the revenue side.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4653

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

Jan 12, 2026 - That said, recent budgets have set the SFEU bet ween $3.5  billion and $4.5  billion, so the Governor ’s budget proposal to set the balance to $4.5  billion is generally in line with recent policy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

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

Oct 2, 2018 - (The credit is higher—25 percent—for independent films and relocating television productions.) Extends California Competes and Provides $20  Million for Small Business Assistance. The budget package extends the California Competes program by five years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/12

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - These challenges would not be short-lived either. After the dot-com bust and the Great Recession, it took four and five years, respectively, for revenues to recover. Incorporating revenue risk into the budget now, therefore, reflects prudence, not pessimism.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104

The 2016-17 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 11, 2016 - Consolidating existing funding streams into one funding stream that has uniform application would simplify and streamline the existing system while potentially allowing for greater consistency in service.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3324