The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - Although the budget does not assume an extension of the MCO tax, it does propose the continued use of General Fund for the 7  p ercent restoration in 2019 ‑20. The cost of the 7  p ercent restoration is estimated to be $342. 3  m illion in 2019 ‑20.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2019-20 Budget: Proposition 98 Outlook

Nov 14, 2018 - For 2019 ‑20, we estimate the K ‑14 COLA rate is 3. 1  p ercent. The state also automatically adjusts LCFF for changes in student attendance. For 2019 ‑20, our outlook assumes K ‑12 attendance declines 0. 04  p ercent, which slightly offsets the cost of providing COLA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3897

The 2021-22 Budget: “Cradle to Career” Data System

Mar 26, 2021 - In late January 2021, the Governor notified the Legislature of his intent to authorize the remaining 2019 ‑20 funds for specific start ‑up costs. Also in January, the Governor proposed providing $14. 5  m illion non ‑Proposition  98 General Fund ($11. 5  m illion ongoing, $ 3  m illion one time) for various other project costs in 2021 ‑22, including creating a new “Cradle to Career ” office within the Government Operations Agency (GovOps).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4409

Narrowing California’s K-12 Student Achievement Gaps

Jan 31, 2020 - Figure 2 List of All Outcome Measures the Work Group Examined Outcome Measure Definition Standardized test scores The average score of a student group on state standardized assessments administered at the end of each year in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4144

The 2019-20 Budget: Proposition 98 Analysis

Feb 13, 2019 - Of the $ 7  b illion, the measure dedicates $ 3  b illion to new construction projects, $ 3  b illion for renovation projects, $ 500  m illion for charter school facilities, and $ 500  m illion for career technical education (CTE) facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3930

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 4, 2026 - In 2019 ‑20, however, the state adopted a new law prohibiting spending reductions after the fiscal year ends. This law allows the state to reduce spending during its first recalculation of the guarantee, but prevents reductions during the second recalculation at the end of the next fiscal year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - (In addition, the Constitution requires the state to set aside $11  billion for reserves and debt payments. We also describe those below.) One-Time Spending The Governor proposes spending $25  billion of General Fund surplus monies on a one-time or temporary basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

State Budget Effects of Recent Federal Actions to Address COVID-19

Apr 5, 2020 - The fund sets aside $139  billion for states based on their estimated populations as of July 1, 2019. (Tribal and territorial governments are eligible for the remaining $11  billion.) The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), which is responsible for administering the CRF, has indicated that California is eligible for $15.3 billion from the CRF to be shared between the state and local governments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4217

Update on School District Budgets

Nov 16, 2020 - As Figure  3 shows, the vast majority of the increase ($2.9  billion) is unrestricted. Having a larger amount of unrestricted reserves provides districts with more flexibility to address the fiscal uncertainty created by the COVID-19 emergency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4301

The 2022-23 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 16, 2022 - Baseline Spending Higher by $11   Billion. Across the rest of the budget, other baseline costs are higher by $11  billion. This is primarily the result of early legislative action, including adopting $5.7  billion in a variety of revenue reductions —such as the restoration of net operating loss deductions —and $2.7  billion for rental assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4598