State Fiscal Effects of California’s Minimum Wage

Nov 15, 2017 - The higher minimum wage also could affect state revenues through other channels besides changes in household incomes. For example, it could affect the restaurant industry —a key employer of low-wage workers and a key source of SUT revenue —differently from other industries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3714

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

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 Budget: Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement

Mar 11, 2025 - Campuses receive grants from California Volunteers that include funding for Fellows ’ living stipends. Campuses are responsible for distributing these living stipends to Fellows on a monthly basis. California Volunteers also gives campuses funding for some education award coverage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5015

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

The 2018-19 Budget: Census Outreach

Mar 8, 2018 - Individuals stationed overseas typically live at that location for at least a year, whereas deployments are shorter in duration.) Previously, deployed personnel were counted using administrative re cords.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3780

The 2020 Census: Potential Impacts on California

Dec 13, 2018 - The Bureau will complete two separate counts of people living in the United States as part of the 2020 Census: the household enumeration (a count of people living in houses, apartments, and other dwellings) and a group quarters enumeration (a count of people living in facilities, like dormitories, military bases, and prisons).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3909

Perspectives on Helping Low-Income Californians Afford Housing

Feb 9, 2016 - Evidence supporting this relationship can be found by comparing housing expenditures of low –income households living in California ’s slow –growing coastal communities to those living in fast –growing communities elsewhere in the country.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3345

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in older housing that requires modifications —such as air conditioning or more fire ‑resistant exteriors —to adapt to increased risks. Notably, low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in rental housing, and thus more likely to be reliant on landlords to conduct modifications to their homes to mitigate the effects of climate change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell Its Office Buildings? [Publication Details]

Apr 27, 2010 - Over the lives of these buildings, we estimate the transaction would cost the state between $600 million and $1.5 billion. The Legislature will need to weigh how these costs compare to other alternatives for addressing the state’s budget shortfall.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2261