The 2019-20 Budget: Governor's Proposals for Infants and Toddlers With Special Needs

Feb 28, 2019 - Although federal law allows states to establish their own eligibility criteria for early intervention, it requires each state to identify and serve all children meeting these state ‑specific criteria.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954

Federal COVID-19 Response Actions Affecting Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities [Publication Details]

Apr 16, 2020 - This post summarizes key COVID-19 federal actions that affect aging- and disability-related state programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4221

The 2019-20 May Revision: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 12, 2019 - The Governor proposes the state end 2019 ‑20 with $19.5  billion in total reserves. This total would consist of (1)  $16.5  billion in the Budget Stabilization Account, the state ’s constitutional reserve; (2)  $1.6  billion in the special fund for economic uncertainties (SFEU), which is available for any purpose including unexpected costs related to disasters;
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4039

The 2019-20 Budget: Reorganization of the Division of Juvenile Justice

Apr 10, 2019 - When assessing the merits of the Governor ’s proposal, the Legislature should consider whether the proposed reorganization of DJJ is necessary to accomplish its stated goal of enabling the state to better provide youth offenders with the services they need to be successful when they are released from state supervision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3998

California's Geography of Wealth [Publication Details]

Sep 5, 2019 - California's Geography of Wealth [Publication Details] PDF Description: California is the wealthiest state in the nation. Despite this overall prosperity, wealth varies considerably across the state and its residents.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4093

The 2019-20 May Revision: Sales Tax Exemptions for Diapers and Menstrual Products

May 12, 2019 - California ’s state and local governments charge a sales tax on the retail sale of tangible goods. The average rate is 8.6  percent. Of that, 3.94  percent raises money for the state ’s General Fund, and 2.06  percent raises money the state provides to counties for various local programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4040

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

Dec 4, 2019 - Proposition 64 directed our office to submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2020, with recommendations for adjustments to the state ’s cannabis tax rate to undercut illicit market prices, generate sufficient revenues, and discourage youth use.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/417

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2020 - This report reviews the Governor's 2020-21 budget proposals for the state's transportation departments and programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4149

The 2019-20 Budget: California Student Aid Commission's Grant Delivery System Modernization Project

Apr 24, 2019 - State Has Provided $7.3 Million for Project Through 2018-19. From 2015-16 through 2017-18, the state provided CSAC with a total of $1.8 million for project planning. In 2018-19, the state provided $5.5 million for the first year of project implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4013

Overview of Federal Relief for K-12 Education and Child Care [Publication Details]

Apr 29, 2021 - Since March 2020, the federal government has passed three relief packages that assist K-12 schools and child care providers in their response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This post provides a brief summary of how the three federal relief packages affect K-12 education and child care and describes how the state has used these federal funds, as of April 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4419