The 2021-22 Budget: Various CSU Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 9, 2021 - This post analyzes four of the Governor’s budget proposals for the California State University (CSU). Specifically, the post covers proposals relating to CSU Stanislaus’s off-campus center in Stockton, the Computing Talent Initiative based at CSU Monterey Bay, CSU’s ability to transfer funds among its accounts, and summer-term student financial aid.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4399

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities [Publication Details]

Mar 8, 2021 - A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4396

The 2021-22 Budget: University Capital Outlay

Mar 5, 2021 - Provisional budget language stated intent that the projects be financed by state ‑supported university bonds. In September 2019, UC submitted to the state a proposal for the Riverside project, which totaled $ 100  m illion in associated bond authority.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4395

The 2021-22 Budget: University Capital Outlay [Publication Details]

Mar 5, 2021 - In this post, we focus on university capital outlay projects. We first provide background on university capital financing and project review. We then review capital outlay proposals for the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC). Next, we raise some concerns with the previously authorized UC Merced medical school project and make an associated recommendation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4395

K-12 Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Mar 4, 2021 - K-12 Funding by Source [EdBudget]   a Excludes $3.7 billion deferred from 2021-22 to 2022-23. b Includes state pension payments on behalf of districts, state debt service on school facility bonds, funding for the California State Preschool Program, and operational expenses of the California Department of Education and other
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/485

Districts' Pension Contribution Rates and Amounts [EdBudget]

Mar 4, 2021 - Districts' Pension Contribution Rates and Amounts [EdBudget]     a Projected rates for 2021-22 through 2024-25 are based on actuarial assumptions and experience through June 30, 2019. Final rates for those years will vary based on actual experience (including actuarial losses in 2019-20) and other factors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/493

Contributions to CalSTRS [EdBudget]

Mar 4, 2021 - Also does not include state supplemental payments for paying down unfunded CalSTRS pension liabilities using Proposition 2 funds. Proposition 2 payments for this purpose were made in 2019-20 and 2020-21 and additional payments are propsed for future years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/492

California New Business Creation: February 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Mar 4, 2021 - California New Business Creation: February 2021 [EconTax Blog] California New Business Creation: February 2021 March 4, 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/632

The 2021-22 Budget: Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Spending Authorities

Mar 2, 2021 - As such, the Governor could —without any legislative oversight —reallocate to emergency response activities any legally available funds in the state treasury as well as any available state employees and resources during a state of emergency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4393

The 2021-22 Budget: California Institutes for Science and Innovation

Mar 2, 2021 - State law requires UC to match two dollars from external and nonstate sources for each dollar of state funding appropriated to the institutes. Proposal Proposes One ‑Time Funding for Education ‑Industry Partnerships.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4394