The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - Continued CCR Implementation Since 2012, California has been implementing a series of reforms known as CCR that institute fundamental changes to the way the state cares for youth in the foster care system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/5

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - The administration estimates CalFresh administrative costs will total about $2  billion in 2020 ‑21, of which $736  million will be state General Fund. Provides $50  Million to Statewide Network of Food Banks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/2

Expanding Access to Safe and Affordable Drinking Water in California—A Status Update [Publication Details]

Nov 10, 2020 - The legislation tasked the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) with administering the funding and overseeing efforts to implement both short‑ and long‑term solutions to persistent drinking water problems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4294

Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: September 6 - September 12 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 18, 2020 - The state currently is applying to receive a sixth week of federal funding under this program.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/547

California New Business Creation: April 2021 [EconTax Blog]

May 7, 2021 - California New Business Creation: April 2021 [EconTax Blog] California New Business Creation: April 2021 May 7, 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/649

May 2020 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Jun 22, 2020 - The state was somewhat slower to reopen its economy than most other states were.   The figure below summarizes nonfarm employment by sector based on the monthly survey of employers. Overall employment in the state as of the middle of May was 14.1 percent below the level of February, somewhat worse than the national figure of 12.8 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/484

COVID-19 and the National Guard

Apr 8, 2020 - Code in order to support the state ’s COVID-19 response efforts. (Other states have also received this authorization.) From the perspective of the state, this authorization means that the federal government will cover the full cost of eligible activities performed by the guardsmembers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4218

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - In this section, we summarize the federal and state program flexibilities implemented in SSI/SSP in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Federal SSI/SSP Flexibilities. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) largely administers SSI/SSP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/4

Comparing CCC Proposition 98 Spending Proposals Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]

May 15, 2021 - 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/497

Update on State and School District Reserves

Apr 5, 2020 - Moreover, California schools receive most of their funding from the state General Fund. These factors mean that the fiscal condition of school districts and the state are closely connected. A decline in state revenues —as the state is likely to experience in response to the COVID-19 emergency —is likely to reduce school funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4216