A Framework for Allocating Federal Recovery Funds

May 4, 2021 - Furthermore, robust revenue trends in recent months point to a potentially sizeable state budget surplus —independent of the federal funds. As we highlighted in our recent report , the state’s present fiscal trajectory puts it on a course to exceed the constitutional state appropriations limit (SAL).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4422

California New Business Creation: October 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 19, 2021 - California New Business Creation: October 2021 [EconTax Blog] California New Business Creation: October 2021 November 19, 2021 Brian Uhler The extent of new business creation in California can be a useful gauge of the health of the state ’s economy.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/715

April 2021 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

May 21, 2021 - California leisure/hospitality employment continued to rebound from the sharp drops in December and January, although it rem ains far more depressed than its national counterpart as the state has generally been slower to lift pandemic-related restrictions than other states have.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/657

Building Permits Update: July 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 7, 2021 - Nonresidential construction permit remains historically weak, and July ’s total of $937 million was the single lowest monthly figure since 2012, when the state ’s economy was far smaller and the price level lower.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/693

Annual Tuition and Fees by Higher Education Segment [EdBudget]

Aug 24, 2021 - For consistency, we apply 5 percent increases to both UC and CSU. e Includes postbaccalaureate programs other than teacher credential programs. f Reflects maximum charges for four campus service fees authorized by state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/520

The 2021-22 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook

May 23, 2021 - Under the Governor’s May Revision proposals, however, in future years, the state could collect revenues in excess of the SAL, but not have a surplus. If that occurred, the state would need to make cuts to existing programs in order to meet its constitutional requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4437

Home Prices Update: April 2021 [EconTax Blog]

May 20, 2021 - All the other large counties in the state are up at least 10 percent, and still have housing prices far below any of those three.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/656

The 2022-23 Budget: Monitoring Correctional System Staff Misconduct Investigations

Feb 9, 2022 - In 2018, in response to concerns raised by inmates ’ rights attorneys, the Secretary of CDCR requested that OIG review the quality of inquiries into inmate allegations of staff misconduct at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4520

Middle Class Scholarship Program [EdBudget]

Aug 6, 2021 - CSU = California State University. UC = University of California. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656 | information [at] lao.ca.gov
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/538

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

May 12, 2021 - There likely are local governments that are facing financial pressure that could benefit from receiving additional state assistance —a portion of the state ’s ARP funds or other sources —in 2021 ‑22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4428