2000 Budget Analysis: H&SS; DR 5160

A more straightforward method of budgeting would be to keep vacancies at the normal salary savings rate of 5 percent. For this reason, we recom mend that the department submit a staffing plan to the budget committees that either (1) identifies and proposes to eliminate approximately 150 of the division's 240 vacant authori zed positions (leaving vacant approximately 90 positions,
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2000/health_ss/hss_15_DR_5160_anl00.htm

LAO Analysis of the 1999-00 Budget Bill Transportation Departmental Issues

Other agencies, however, have not received such adjustments, and thu s will either have freed up funds for other purposes as their allocated costs decrease, or will have to redirect resources to cover higher CHP assessments.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1999/transportation/transportation_depts1_anl99.html

^[PDF] Understanding the Veterans Services Landscape in Calfiornia

Graphic Sign Off ARTWORK #160440 Template_LAOReport_mid.ait VHA health care, and participate in case management services and recommended treatment (for example, mental health treatment) provided by the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2017/3525/veterans-services-011717.pdf

^[PDF] A Review of the Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program

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https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1984/a_review_of_the_shared_work_unemployment_compansation_program_8-84.pdf

The 2025-26 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 20, 2024 - Instead, much of the bounce appears to be tied to special forms of pay for high ‑income workers, such as bonuses and stock  compensation. Booming Stock Market Driving Income Growth. The recent run ‑up in the stock market, which appears tied to optimism surrounding artificial intelligence, is a primary driver of the rapid growth in pay to high ‑income workers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4939

California New Car Registrations: February 2026 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 7, 2026 - After growing just 1 percent from December to February, registrations are still 5 percent below the average level over the last couple of years. This slump is becoming an increasingly worrisome sign for California ’s short-term economic trajectory.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/855

California New Car Registrations: February 2026 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 7, 2026 - After growing just 1 percent from December to February, registrations are still 5 percent below the average level over the last couple of years. This slump is becoming an increasingly worrisome sign for California ’s short-term economic trajectory.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/855

^[PDF] For example, the Los Angeles court offered an

For example, the Los Angeles court offered an up to $50,000 signing bonus for a new full-time court reporter employee (with a specified amount payable after every six months) that remained employed for two years in Hon.
https://lao.ca.gov/letters/2024/Letter-Umberg-Court-Reporters-030524.pdf

California New Car Registrations: January 2026 [EconTax Blog]

Mar 11, 2026 - After growing just 0.3 percent from December to January, registrations are still 5 percent below the average level over the last couple of years. This multi-month slump could be a worrisome sign for California ’s short-term economic trajectory.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/853

California New Car Registrations: January 2026 [EconTax Blog]

Mar 11, 2026 - After growing just 0.3 percent from December to January, registrations are still 5 percent below the average level over the last couple of years. This multi-month slump could be a worrisome sign for California ’s short-term economic trajectory.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/853