The 2019-20 Budget: The Governor's Individual Health Insurance Market Affordability Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 7, 2019 - This report provides our assessment of the Governor's proposals to (1) create a state requirement that most Californians purchase health insurance coverage (referred to as an "individual mandate") or pay a financial penalty and (2) use the revenues from this penalty to fund additional health insurance subsidies for households purchasing coverage through Covered California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3927

December 2018 and January 2019 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog]

Feb 6, 2019 - State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction Created Incentive to Pay State Taxes by the End of the Year. Prior to 2018, all state and local tax payments could be deducted on federal tax returns. This tax deduction created an incentive for filers to pay their state taxes before the end of the calendar year.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/345

California's Education System: A 2019 Guide [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2019 - As you journey through the report, you will be exposed to information on everything from student diversity and achievement gaps, to student aid and borrowing, to faculty salaries and rising pension costs, to the requirements for becoming a teacher or doctor in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3924

State Fiscal Health Index: December 2018 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 5, 2019 - Knowing when the state ’s next budget slowdown will happen is impossible. Many economic factors outside the state ’s control influence state revenues. Despite this, certain data points can help us understand whether shifting economic conditions are likely to lead to growth or declines in state revenues in the coming months.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/344

The 2019-20 Budget: Structuring the Budget: Reserves, Debt and Liabilities

Feb 5, 2019 - In this section, we discuss four major state retirement liabilities. State Employees ’ Pensions.  Depending on their job, state employees earn pension benefits under one of five state pension plans (Miscellaneous, Industrial, Safety, Peace Officer/Firefighter, and Highway Patrol) administered by the California Public Employees ’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3925

The 2019-20 Budget: Structuring the Budget: Reserves, Debt and Liabilities [Publication Details]

Feb 5, 2019 - We begin with background to explain the state budget structure, budget problems, and options for addressing budget problems. We also provide background on the state’s existing reserves and debts and liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3925

Overview of State Criminal Fines and Fees and Probation Fees [Publication Details]

Feb 5, 2019 - Overview of State Criminal Fines and Fees and Probation Fees [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/3926

Building Permits Update: December 2018 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 1, 2019 - The slowdown in single family permitting in November and December has been widespread across the state. However, a few counties — Alameda, Orange, San Diego, and San Joaquin —experienced especially high year-over-year declines.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/343

California State University Capital Outlay Projects [EdBudget]

Jan 28, 2019 - California State University Capital Outlay Projects [EdBudget] 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/Education/EdBudget/Details/236

Home Sales Update: December 2018 [EconTax Blog]

Jan 24, 2019 - The graph also shows that the state experienced declines similar to those seen in recent months in both 2010 and 2014, but home sales rebounded  in the following months. Date sources: Zillow , California Association of Realtors , and Moody’s Analytics, with LAO calculations.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/342