The 2017-18 Budget: Secretary of State Spring Finance Letter

Apr 25, 2017 - The Legislature could formally require the Secretary of State to report its f indings and recommend possible improvements to SB  450 following the state ’s experience with the new voting model. How Should The State Use the Remaining 2009 Settlement Funds?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3656

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This amount includes $10  million for Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup security costs, $10  million for Family Justice Centers, and $8  million to the City of Los Angeles for fire engine purchases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

Los Angeles' Bid for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics

Nov 10, 2016 - A 2015 study of the economics of the Olympics and soccer ’s World Cup described several reasons for cost overruns at such events, including the following: The pressure to “low ball the cost estimates with a bare –bones plan ” in order to convince the public and leaders to support a city bid effort.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3506

The Property Tax Inheritance Exclusion

Oct 9, 2017 - Consequently, monthly ownership costs for these homeowners were around $1,000 less than the typical homeowner ($1,650 vs. $670). Because most inherited homes have been owned for decades, children typically are receiving a property with lower ownership costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3706