The 2024-25 Budget: Child Care

Apr 15, 2024 - The Bridge program is jointly administered by DSS and county welfare departments. County participation in the Bridge program is voluntary. Currently, 48 counties are participating in the Bridge program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4893

Evaluation of a Tax Exemption for Zero-Emission Buses [Publication Details]

Apr 15, 2024 - Evaluation of a Tax Exemption for Zero-Emission Buses [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/4890

Evaluation of a Tax Exemption for Zero-Emission Buses

Apr 15, 2024 - Structure and Goals of Tax Exemption Basic Structure Sales Tax Includes General Fund and Other Components. California ’s sales tax rate varies across cities and counties, ranging from 7.25  percent to 10.75  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4890

Evaluation of the Better for Families Tax Refund [Publication Details]

Apr 1, 2024 - Evaluation of the Better for Families Tax Refund [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/4891

The 2024-25 Budget: CalFire—Implementation of a 66-Hour Workweek

Mar 19, 2024 - Specifically, based on current revenue projections, to bring the budget into balance over the next few years, the Legislature will have to adopt some combination of ongoing program reductions and tax increases totaling at lea st $30  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4886

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Social Services Immigration and Equity Programs

Mar 15, 2024 - TPS immigration services provides legal training and technical assistance to county public defender offices, removal defense services, and legal services for deported veterans. Governor ’s Budget Proposes Elimination of TPS Immigration Services Funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4885

U.S. Retail Sales Update: February 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Mar 14, 2024 - U.S. retail sales have dropped 0.4 percent over the last 3 months and grown 1.5 percent over the last 12 months. The 12-month growth rate was below the rate of inflation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/802

U.S. Retail Sales Update: February 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Mar 14, 2024 - U.S. retail sales have dropped 0.4 percent over the last 3 months and grown 1.5 percent over the last 12 months. The 12-month growth rate was below the rate of inflation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/802

Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending [Publication Details]

Mar 14, 2024 - Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending [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/4883

Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending

Mar 14, 2024 - (For  example, with special education funding that is transferred to school districts and certain local property tax transferred to trial courts.) In addition, COEs conduct a wide range of activities with LCFF —their primary state funding source.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4883