The 2018-19 Budget: California Hiring Tax Credits

Mar 15, 2018 - We do not know the average wage for the groups targeted by the credit. Given that many may not have significant work experience, their wages likely do not qualify for the higher credit amounts. Complexity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3784

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor's Gann Limit Estimates

Apr 6, 2018 - Incorporating the final 2016 ‑17 data —as well as our estimates for 2017 ‑18 and 2018 ‑19 —reduces state room by $2.5  billion in 2016 ‑17, $1.7  billion in 2017 ‑18, and $610  million in 2018 ‑19 (relative to the administration ’s January 2018 estimates).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3800

Assessing Recent Changes to California Competes

Mar 30, 2020 - In addition to the above criteria, GO ‑Biz continues to consider 12 additional factors specified in state law when making the final determination of which applicants they will negotiate tax credit agreements with.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4213

The 2024-25 Budget: Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

Feb 20, 2024 - GO-Biz Spending Proposals Do Not Clear High Bar. While both of these spending proposals could have some benefits, our assessment is that these benefits do not clear the high bar that should be set for new spending in the current fiscal environment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4846

Overview of Diversity Efforts in the Film Tax Credit Program

May 1, 2025 - Within 60 days of concluding production activity, the applicant must submit a Final Assessment summarizing how the applicant has met or made a “good ‑faith attempt ” to meet the goals detailed in the workplan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5036

Major Actions on Tax Provisions [Publication Details]

May 31, 2018 - To be present to: Budget Conference Committee
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3851

The 2018-19 Budget: California Hiring Tax Credits [Publication Details]

Mar 15, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: California Hiring Tax Credits [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/3784

The 2025-26 Budget: CDTFA’s Tobacco Programs

Feb 14, 2025 - In 2018-19, the tax program had 75.6 filled positions, and the licensing program had 64.3 filled positions. In 2023-24, these programs had 53.2 and 41.9 filled positions, respectively. CDTFA has provided two explanations for this decline.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4966

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

Mar 18, 2025 - Since these agreements were finalized in 2022 and 2023, and grant milestones are spread out among the five subsequent years, it is still unknown at this point what fraction will ultimately be claimed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5018

The 2017-18 Budget: The Board of Equalization

Mar 7, 2017 - While the administration has presented a sound fiscal rationale for appropriating a smaller amount in 2017-18, the law does not allow the state to do so. Structure of New Fund Not Consistent With Alternative Interpretation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3609