The 2023-24 Budget: California's Film Tax Credit

Feb 28, 2023 - This suggests the potential for at least similar economic benefits if state resources used for film tax credits were instead allocated to other purposes. Does Not Pay for Itself. A recent study from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found that each $1 of Program 2.0 credit results in $1.07 in new state and local government revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4713

The 2021-22 Budget: Behavioral Health: Continuum Infrastructure Funding Proposal

Feb 17, 2021 - These sources include ( 1)  d edicated vehicle license fee and sales tax revenue streams known as “realignment ” funds, ( 2)  r evenues from the Mental Health Services Fund (MHSF) —funded through a 1  p ercent tax on incomes over $ 1  m illion, and ( 3)  f ederal funding accessed through Medi ‑Cal (California ’s state Medicaid program).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4379

High-quality public education (Version 3). [Ballot]

May 16, 2023 - The public school system consists primarily of school districts and charter schools, as well as a small number of schools operated by county offices of education and a few schools operated directly by the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-003

High-quality public education (Version 1). [Ballot]

May 16, 2023 - The public school system consists primarily of school districts and charter schools, as well as a small number of schools operated by county offices of education and a few schools operated directly by the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-001

Landfills. [Ballot]

Aug 22, 2023 - Local governments, generally cities and counties, are responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste. In general, they either provide these services directly or by contracting with a private entity (such as a waste hauler).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-006

The 2024-25 Budget: College of the Law, San Francisco

Mar 5, 2024 - Specifically, school personnel is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). In  prior years, CLSF has provided general salary increases and merit increases, as applicable, for its non ‑represented personnel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4875

Proposition 26 [Ballot]

Nov 8, 2022 - Four privately operated racetracks as well as 29 fairs, publicly operated racetracks, and other facilities in 17 counties offer betting on horse racing. The horse racing industry pays state and local fees and taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=26&year=2022

The 2021-22 Budget: Assessment of CalHEERS Dashboard [Publication Details]

Mar 25, 2021 - Supplemental report language adopted by the Legislature in 2020-21 directed our office to provide an assessment of a new dashboard developed by the administration for Medi-Cal eligibility functionality issues in the California Healthcare Eligibility, Enrollment, and Retention System—an information technology system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4408

The 2021-22 Budget: Assessment of CalHEERS Dashboard

Mar 25, 2021 - CalHEERS refers individuals determined by the system to be likely eligible for Medi ‑Cal to county eligibility workers for final eligibility determination. County staff then use both CalHEERS and the Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS) to determine final program eligibility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4408

Property tax assessment. [Ballot]

Aug 22, 2019 - Counties Administer the Property Tax.  County assessors determine the taxable value of property. Statewide, county spending for assessors ’ offices totals around $600  million each year. California Taxes Personal Income.  
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-004