The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Other Provisions

Oct 17, 2019 - Innovation Fund of $10 Million for ODI Projects in 2019-20. Of the $26.2 million total funds provided for ODI in 2019-20, the Legislature approved $10 million (General Fund) for an “innovation fund ” ODI can use for projects with state agencies and departments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4101

The 2025-26 Budget: CDTFA’s Tobacco Programs

Feb 14, 2025 - This suggests that the annual revenue loss from the flavor ban might be around $300  million to $400  million. Interpretation of Revenue Loss Unclear. Under the flavor ban, people who otherwise would consume flavored tobacco have three main options: (1)  avoid tobacco use altogether, (2)  switch to unflavored tobacco products, or (3)  obtain flavored tobacco from
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4966

The 2019-20 Budget: California Department of Food and Agriculture

Mar 5, 2019 - Specifically, the department should report on ( 1)  w hy the measures it is currently implementing have been insufficient to stop the continuing geographic spread of ACP and HLB, ( 2)  h ow the Governor ’s proposal would address any shortfalls in the current program, ( 3)  w hat targets and outcomes CDFA would use to measure the effectiveness of its ACP/HLB
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3958

The 2018-19 Budget: The May Revision—California State Payroll System

May 14, 2018 - Instead, SCO prints and distributes paper checks, direct deposit advices, and W-2s. SCO would like a payroll system that allows employees and their managers to view and update their personnel and payroll data online.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3836

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 2019-20 Budget: Increasing Compliance With Unclaimed Property Law

Mar 15, 2019 - They are either: ( 1)  u naware of the law or ( 2)  w illfully noncompliant, mainly to avoid interest penalties. Each of the two options in this section addresses one of these two different causes of noncompliance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3978

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement

Mar 11, 2025 - To provide additional financial aid options to undocumented students, the state created the California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) program, w hich CSAC administers. Similar to College Corps, DSIG provides students who have financial need with up to $4,500 in financial aid per academic year for completing 300 service hours.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5015

The 2022-23 Budget: Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Proposals

Feb 20, 2022 - W ithout a strategic plan it is unclear why the resources previously provided were insufficient and what the total level of resources that OES would need to effectively support the state ’s emergency response goals is.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4551

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 2021-22 Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Sep 23, 2021 - Belo,w we highlight the major provisions of the workforce package: New Regional Grants for Economic Development. The budget agreement includes $600  million one-time ARP fiscal relief funds to start a new grant program for regions to develop and implement regional plans to create jobs in sustainable industries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4452