Local Government Bankruptcy in California: Questions and Answers [Publication Details]

Aug 7, 2012 - These filings—occurring just months after the City of Vallejo completed its three year Chapter 9 process—have raised questions about the use of Chapter 9 in California. In this report, we answer some of the common questions about the Chapter 9 process for California local governments such as: which local governments are allowed to file for
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2648

Local Government Bankruptcy in California: Questions and Answers - Local Government Bankruptcy in California: Questions and Answers [Video]

These filings —occurring just months after the City of Vallejo completed its three year Chapter 9 process —have raised questions about the use of Chapter 9 in California. In this video,  Fiscal and Policy Analyst Brian Uhler addresses questions about the use of Chapter 9 bankruptcy by municipalities in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=28

Local Government Bankruptcy in California: Questions and Answers - Local Government Bankruptcy in California: Questions and Answers [Video]

These filings —occurring just months after the City of Vallejo completed its three year Chapter 9 process —have raised questions about the use of Chapter 9 in California. In this video,  Fiscal and Policy Analyst Brian Uhler addresses questions about the use of Chapter 9 bankruptcy by municipalities in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=28&videoId=20

Open Meeting Act/Brown Act Reform Mandate [Publication Details]

Jun 10, 2004 - Presented to Joint Legislative Budget Committee on June 9, 2004.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1188

A Review of the Orange County Recovery Plan as Proposed August 22, 1995 [Publication Details]

Aug 22, 1995 - On December 6, 1994, Orange County and its investment pool filed for protection under Chapter 9 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Chapter 9 filing followed a $1.7 billion loss in the pool's investment portfolio.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2900

Understanding Your Property Tax Bill - Calculating Your 1 Percent Tax [Video]

tagId=75 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Calculating Your 1 Percent Tax December 9, 2015 This animation walks through the basic steps of calculating a property owner ’s 1 percent   tax —the largest charge on most Californians ’ property tax bills.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=96

Understanding Your Property Tax Bill - Calculating Your 1 Percent Tax [Video]

tagId=75 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Calculating Your 1 Percent Tax December 9, 2015 This animation walks through the basic steps of calculating a property owner ’s 1 percent   tax —the largest charge on most Californians ’ property tax bills.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=96&videoId=145

Understanding Your Property Tax Bill - The 1 Percent Tax—Where Does Your Money Go? [Video]

December 9, 2015 State law directs how your county auditor distributes revenue from the 1 percent tax to: Local Governments in Your County. This includes cities, the county, special districts, and schools and community college districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=96&videoId=144

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Researchers suggest that particulate matter in fire‑prone areas could roughly double by the end of the century, and that a 50 percent increase in wildfire smoke could increase deaths of older adults by an additional 9 to 20 per 100,000 people annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

An Initial Look at Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Local Government Fiscal Condition

May 12, 2021 - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID ‑1 9) F EMA Reimbursement. On March  13, 2020, the President declared a national emergency in wake of the ongoing COVID ‑ 19 p andemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4428