Districts' Pension Contribution Rates and Amounts [EdBudget]

Aug 24, 2020 - Districts' Pension Contribution Rates and Amounts [EdBudget]     a Projected rates for 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 are based on actuarial assumptions and experience through June 30, 2019. Final rates for those years will vary based on actual actuarial experience (including actuarial losses in 2019-20) and other factors. b Contribution amounts are estimates based on creditable compensation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/439

The 2024-25 Budget: Temporary Corporation Tax Increases [EconTax Blog]

May 17, 2024 - Tax credits allow businesses to reduce their tax bill when they do certain activities —such as hiring certain workers and conducting research —that state policies aim to encourage. Business tax credits essentially are spending programs carried out through the state ’s tax system.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/804

The 2024-25 Budget: Temporary Corporation Tax Increases [EconTax Blog]

May 17, 2024 - Tax credits allow businesses to reduce their tax bill when they do certain activities —such as hiring certain workers and conducting research —that state policies aim to encourage. Business tax credits essentially are spending programs carried out through the state ’s tax system.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/804

The 2025-26 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook [Publication Details]

May 24, 2025 - This post presents our office’s forecast of the condition of the state General Fund budget through 2028-29 under our revenue estimates and assuming the Governor’s May Revision policies were adopted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5052

The 2025-26 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook

May 24, 2025 - This post presents our office’s forecast of the condition of the state General Fund budget through 2028-29 under our revenue estimates and assuming the Governor’s May Revision policies were adopted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5052/1

California State University Core Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Oct 13, 2020 - b Includes funding for pensions and retiree health benefits.         c The 2018-19 Budget Act also included $7 million one-time General Fund to the Department of Social Services for provision of legal services to undocumented students and immigrants at CSU campuses.    
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/393

The 2020-21 Budget: Proposition 98 Education Analysis [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2020 - Although the Legislature has various options for providing fiscal relief, we think making additional payments toward districts’ unfunded pension liabilities would offer the greatest fiscal benefit. Paying down these liabilities would improve the funding status of the pension systems and likely reduce district costs over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4174

Overview of Diversity Efforts in the Film Tax Credit Program

May 1, 2025 - Overview of Diversity Efforts in the Film Tax Credit Program Introduction In recent years, the Legislature has modified the state ’s film tax credit in an effort to increase the diversity of the motion picture workforce.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5036

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce [Publication Details]

Mar 7, 2025 - In this brief, we assess the Governor’s 2025-26 educator workforce proposals and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5012

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce

Mar 7, 2025 - Many of the state ’s other programs lacked evaluation requirements to determine whether the programs helped to address teacher shortages. State Has Limited Information About Effectiveness of Golden State Teacher Grant and National Board Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5012