An Extraordinary Moment in California's Fiscal History

Apr 11, 2019 - A notable example is the Governor ’s $700  million in grants to local governments intended to incentivize the production of housing units and facilities to ameliorate homelessness. Evidence suggests the efficacy of such incentives is questionable and may wind up delivering a windfall to governments already planning to undertake such initiatives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4003

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Major Behavioral Health Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 3, 2022 - This brief analyzes the Governor’s three major behavioral health budget proposals. We include analyses of the Governor’s proposals to (1) provide funding for behavioral health bridge housing, (2) provide funding to implement certain solutions developed by the felony incompetent to stand trial solutions workgroup, and (3) add mobile crisis intervention services as a new Medi-Cal benefit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4569

Taxpayer protection and government accountability. [Ballot]

Jan 19, 2022 - The state uses revenue from taxes and fees to fund a variety of programs and services, including education, health care, transportation, and housing and homelessness s ervices.   Current Requirements to Approve Taxes and Fees.  
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-042

A Review of Child Care and Preschool Program Flexibilities in Certain Counties

May 13, 2021 - Families that are seeking permanent housing and/or are homeless are eligible for less than 32.5 hours of services a week. Reimbursement Rate Providers receive a standard statewide reimbursement rate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 27, 2021 - Transportation: Discretionary Spending Proposals in the 2021 ‑22 Budget Package General Fund (In Millions) Highways, roads, and transit (transportation infrastructure package) b — Port of Oakland truck, rail, and neighborhood safety corridor — Active transportation (transportation infrastructure package) b — State and local adaptation (transportation Infrastructure package) b — Santa Fe Springs
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4448/1

The 2022-23 Budget: Student Financial Aid

Feb 18, 2022 - The eligibility criteria and award amounts will be the same as for public school students in 2021 ‑ 22 —meaning each low ‑income first grader will receive a deposit of $500, and first graders who are foster youth or homeless will receive additional $500 deposits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4548

How Has COVID-19 Affected Renters and Homeowners?

Jan 19, 2021 - Until the pandemic is behind us and jobs can fully return, some renters may continue to accrue rental debt and face a risk of homelessness or housing instability. How Has COVID‑19 Affected Homeowners?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4312

COVID-19 Disaster Declarations and Funding Implications

Mar 24, 2020 - Some of these costs could include those associated with activating the State Emergency Operations Center (a location the state uses to coordinate much of its emergency-response efforts), disinfecting eligible facilities, providing temporary medical facilities, providing temporary housing for homeless, purchasing equipment and supplies (such as face masks and other personal protective equipment), and directing law enforcement to provide necessary assist ance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4210

State and local government tax rules. [Ballot]

Nov 22, 2021 - The state uses revenue from taxes and fees to fund a variety of programs and services, including education, health care, transportation, and housing and homelessness services.   Vote Thresholds for Changing State Taxes and Fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-026

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 11, 2021 - Students who are foster youth or homeless receive an additional $500 college savings account deposit (for a maximum deposit of $1,500). In 2021 ‑22, Low-Income Students in Grades 1 Through 12 Get $500 Special Deposits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4461