The 2024-25 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure at May Revision

May 23, 2024 - The administration also proposed $100  million in last-mile project grant funding be delayed from 2024 ‑25 to 2026 ‑27, as well as $250  million from the LLRF be reduced across two fiscal years —$150  million in 2024 ‑25 and $100  million in 2025 ‑26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4906

The 2024-25 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure

Feb 28, 2024 - This grant program received $1.44  billion to provide states with annual allocations for five calendar years to support the implementation of their digital equity plans. Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4867

The 2024-25 Budget: Deficit Update

Feb 20, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Deficit Update Deficit Update Under LAO Revenue Update, Budget Problem Grows by $15  Billion The state already faces a significant deficit this year — we estimate it totaled $58 billion under the administration’s revenue forecast at the time the Governor’s budget was proposed in January.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4850

The 2024-25 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 98 Funding Maneuver

Feb 15, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 98 Funding Maneuver Summary In this brief, we evaluate the Governor ’s novel proposal to allow schools to keep $8  billion of cash disbursements above the minimum requirement without recognizing the budgetary impact of those payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4840

The 2024-25 Budget: State Preschool

Apr 16, 2024 - The requirement was initially set to increase to 7.5  percent in 2023 ‑24 and 10  percent in 2024 ‑25 and future years. The 2023 ‑24 budget package delayed these requirements for two years and redirected the associated funding increases in 2023 ‑24 and 2024 ‑25 to the collective bargaining set-aside.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4894

The 2024-25 Budget: Child Care

Apr 15, 2024 - Includes Provisional Language Allowing Administration to Increase CCTR Funding Levels Mid ‑Year. The Governor ’s budget proposes provisional budget language that would allow the Department of Finance (DOF) to increase CCTR funding levels mid ‑year if expenditures are “estimated to exceed the expenditures authorized ” in the 2024 ‑25 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4893

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 13, 2024 - Proposal The Governor ’s budget proposes DDS develop a Master Plan for Developmental Services by the end of calendar year 2024. The stated goal of the plan is broadly to improve the experience of individuals and families receiving developmental services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4837

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposed Reductions to State Operations

May 21, 2024 - As proposed, the reductions made under each proposal would be determined through two distinct administrative exercises after the start of the 2024-25 fiscal year where DOF would work with departments to identify reductions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4903

The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision

May 22, 2024 - Of this amount, $1.8  billion would be in the budget window (through 2024-25). The remainder would be realized in the out-years. Figure 1 May Revision MCO Tax Package Provides Notable Budget Solution (In Millions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4905

The 2024-25 Budget: Preliminary May Revision Analysis for Child Welfare

May 24, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Preliminary May Revision Analysis for Child Welfare The 2024‑25 Budget Preliminary May Revision Analysis for Child Welfare This post provides some initial high-level takeaways and considerations for the Legislature regarding May Revision proposals for child welfare programs under the Department of Social Services (DSS).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4909