The 2021-22 Budget: Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Spending Authorities

Mar 2, 2021 - Establish Longer Notification Period for Larger Transfers or Transfers Made Proactively Before Emergencies. In other cases, the Governor may want to transfer large sums into DREOA if the balance becomes low or there is a known risk of potential emergencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4393

The 2021-22 Budget: State Board of Equalization

Feb 23, 2021 - A backlog in the Legal Entity Ownership Program. A case management backlog for the Taxpayers ’ Rights Advocate. Governor ’s Proposed 2021 ‑22 Appropriation 30   Percent Higher Than 2019 ‑20 Spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4385

The 2021-22 Budget: Consolidation of Cannabis Regulatory Responsibilities [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2021 - This publication provides our analysis of the Governor's 2021-22 January budget proposals to transfer responsibility for most cannabis regulatory responsibilities from the Bureau of Cannabis Control, California Department of Public Health, and California Department of Food and Agriculture to a new department—the Department of Cannabis Control.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4384

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - The Governor links these base increases to CSU and UC meeting three expectations: (1)  developing a plan to eliminate their achievement gaps by 2025, (2)  permanently increasing the share of courses they offer online by at least 10  percentage points over their pre-pandemic levels, and (3)  establishing “dual admissions ” pathways designed to simplify and expedite student transfer from community colleges to CSU and UC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

Update on COVID-19 Spending in California

Nov 5, 2020 - The administration is required to notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) of transfers into DREOA. The administration notified the JLBC of two DREOA of transfers related to COVID-19: $1.3  billion on March  25 and $1.8  billion on May 21.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4292

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Housing and Homelessness

Oct 8, 2020 - In addition, the state authorized $100  million General Fund directly to cities, counties, and CoCs for shelter support and emergency housing to address COVID-19 among the homeless population, administered by the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4278

The 2020-21 Spending Plan — Other Provisions

Oct 7, 2020 - The budget package transfers the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission to OES and includes $2.5  million ($503,000 General Fund) for OES to support the commission. Recently Passed Wildfire-Related Legislation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4277

An Overview of Federal Higher Education Relief

Apr 28, 2020 - Also allows institutions to transfer unused funds from the Federal Work-Study Program to the supplemental grants program. Waives the requirement that institutions/students return a prorated portion of Pell Grants and federal loans if students withdraw part way through the term due to the outbreak.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4225

Federal COVID-19-Related Funding to California

Apr 28, 2020 - These include payments to the state government, local governments (including cities, counties, and special districts), tribal governments, and other public entities (like housing authorities, school districts, and other local educational agencies).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4226

The 2020-21 Budget: The Governor’s Cannabis‑Related Proposals

Feb 14, 2020 - Key Considerations When Reviewing Reorganization Proposals In our recent publication, The 2020‑21 Budget: Assessing the Governor’s Reorganization Proposals , we recommend that the Legislature consider the following key questions when evaluating proposals to reorganize state departments through consolidation or transferring government functions: Would the Reorganization Make Programs More Effective?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4162