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 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 2019-20 May Revision: Sales Tax Exemptions for Diapers and Menstrual Products

May 12, 2019 - In the May Revision, the Governor proposes a new sales tax exemption for tampons, sanitary napkins, menstrual cups, and menstrual sponges. The administration estimates that the forgone revenue from this exemption will be $5.5  million General Fund ($12  million total) in 2019 ‑20, $11  million General Fund ($24  million total) in 2020 ‑21, and $5.5  million General Fund ($12  million total) in 2021 ‑22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4040

Highlights from our 2007-08 Analysis of the Budget Bill - Highlights from our 2007-08 Analysis of the Budget Bill [Video]

Highlights from our 2007-08 Analysis of the Budget Bill - Highlights from our 2007-08 Analysis of the Budget Bill [Video] Highlights from our 2007-08 Analysis of the Budget Bill February 21, 2007 Elizabeth Hill discusses highlights from our 2007-08 Analysis of the Budget Bill and Perspectives and Issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=36

Highlights from our 2008-09 Analysis of the Budget Bill - Highlights from the LAO's 2008-09 Analysis of the Budget Bill [Video]

Highlights from our 2008-09 Analysis of the Budget Bill - Highlights from the LAO's 2008-09 Analysis of the Budget Bill [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Highlights from the LAO 's 2008-09 Analysis of the Budget Bill February 20, 2008 Elizabeth Hill discusses
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Highlights of the 2007-08 Analysis and Perspectives and Issues [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Highlights of the 2007-08 Analysis and Perspectives and Issues [Publication Details] Description: This document summarizes and provides links to the major findings in the 2007-08 Analysis of the Budget Bill and Perspectives and Issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1554

Highlights of the 2008-09 Analysis and Perspectives and Issues [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - Highlights of the 2008-09 Analysis and Perspectives and Issues [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/1712

The 2013-14 Budget: California Spending Plan - The 2013-14 Budget: California Spending Plan [Video]

Included are highlights from the administration 's official scoring of the budget package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=84

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Oct 16, 2025 - In this publication we: provide an overview of the 2025 ‑26 budget package, give a brief description of how the budget process unfolded, and then highlight the major features of the budget approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5079

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Oct 16, 2025 - Each year, our office publishes the California Spending Plan to summarize the annual state budget. In this publication we: provide an overview of the 2025-26 budget package, give a brief description of how the budget process unfolded, and then highlight the major features of the budget approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5079/1