The 2022-23 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 16, 2022 - Reflecting these unprecedented collections, the May Revision assumes revenues (excluding Budget Stabilization Account [BSA] transfers) will be $57  billion higher than the Governor ’s budget over the budget window.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4598

The 2021-22 Budget: Various CSU Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 9, 2021 - This post analyzes four of the Governor’s budget proposals for the California State University (CSU). Specifically, the post covers proposals relating to CSU Stanislaus’s off-campus center in Stockton, the Computing Talent Initiative based at CSU Monterey Bay, CSU’s ability to transfer funds among its accounts, and summer-term student financial aid.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4399

The 2021-22 Budget: Business Tax Incentives

Jan 28, 2021 - For example, the state could allow a portion of the tax credits to be transferable or refundable. The state also could temporarily allow taxpayers who cannot use credits to sell some of them back to the state at a discount.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4327

The 2021-22 Budget: Assessment of CalHEERS Dashboard

Mar 25, 2021 - CWDA and SEIU identified several defects in the system, such as the delayed transfer of individuals between Medi ‑Cal and subsidized health coverage through Covered California when their income changes (which leads, in some cases, to coverage delays and avoidable premium charges), and the inflexible assignment of individuals to one county even when an individual moves and their case is being processed in another county.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4408

The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Higher Education Proposals

May 10, 2022 - Figure 1 Governor ’s Higher Education Innovation Proposals Have Varied Over the Years One ‑Time General Fund (In Millions) Budget Bachelor ’s degree production, four ‑year completion, and transfer from community colleges Award committee with appointed members 2015 ‑16 b Award committee with appointed members 2016 ‑17 Curriculum redesign, competency ‑based education, and financial
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4594

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 27, 2021 - For example, the language allows DOF to transfer amounts within a program, project, or function, or between department ’s state operations and local assistance items, in order to support the implementation of the appropriations of these funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4448

Psilocybin [Ballot]

Dec 26, 2019 - Under the measure, a city or county could ban or limit the number of psilocybin mushroom businesses within its boundaries if approved by the voters within that jurisdiction at a statewide election held in November.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-027

Disposal and Recycling of Single-Use Plastic Packaging and Foodware. [Ballot]

Dec 26, 2019 - Local governments, generally cities and counties, are responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste. Local governments may provide these services directly or by contracting with a private company (such as a waste hauler).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-028

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of CalAIM Financing Issues

Feb 16, 2021 - First, Whole Person Care currently is an optional pilot program operating in 24 c ounties and one city and funded with a mix of federal and local funds. CalAIM would end these pilots, expand certain service components of Whole Person Care statewide, and transfer management over many of the activities included under Whole Person Care generally from counties to managed care plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4374

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Major Behavioral Health Proposals

Mar 3, 2022 - Specifically, (1)  tribal entities will be required to provide a 5  percent match; (2)  counties, cities, and nonprofits will be required to provide a 10  percent match; and (3)  for ‑profit or private organizations, in partnership with counties, will be required to provide a 25  percent match.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4569