Effect of Returning to Historical Estimated Tax Payment Schedule

Feb 27, 2023 - State law requires taxpayers to pay income taxes as they earn income. Most taxpayers meet this requirement through income tax withholding that is taken out of their regular paycheck. Businesses and some individuals with significant capital gains or other nonwage income instead make quarterly estimated tax payments to meet this state requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4722

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Fund Shift for CHP and DMV Capital Projects

Feb 27, 2023 - For example, when the state has a budget problem, bonds can help fund the project while lessening potential pressure on the state to cut into existing programs. On the other hand, one benefit of using cash is that, compared to bonds, it results in a lower overall project cost because the state does not have to pay interest.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4710

The 2023-24 Budget: Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) Program [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) Program [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/4707

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Consumer Affairs Organizational Improvement Office

Feb 24, 2023 - In 2015, DCA established OIO ’s predecessor, the Organizational Change Management unit, in response to findings from the California State Auditor that future IT projects should include a process for planning and implementing effective organizational change management.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4704

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Feb 24, 2023 - State Temporarily Waived Fees and Backfilled ABC Fund to Provide Licensees Relief. In order to provide licensees relief, the state temporarily waived license fees through February 2023 for restaurants, bars, and other specified ABC licensees impacted by health and safety restrictions imposed in response to the pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4705

The 2023-24 Budget: Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) Program

Feb 24, 2023 - Grant levels for SSI/SSP are determined by both the federal government and the state. Specifically, the federal government pays for the SSI portion of the grant while the state pays the SSP portion of the grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4707

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - The Legislature could consider additional revisions to the current A B  8 ‑funded programs that would allow them to better support the state ’s GHG and air quality goals. For example, new state regulations will promote greater adoption of medium ‑ and heavy ‑duty ZEVs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

The 2023-24 Budget: California Student Aid Commission [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2023 - We cover Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships, Golden State Education and Training Grants, Golden State Teacher Grants, and state operations. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4702

The 2023-24 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2023 - We recommend that the Legislature reject the Governor’s proposal for two primary reasons. First, the proposed funding is likely not needed. Second, given the state’s budget problem, dedicating new General Fund to this purpose would come at the expense of previously identified priorities, and we do not find it sufficiently justified for prioritizing limited state resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4703

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Justice Budget Proposals

Feb 23, 2023 - Chapter 475 of 2022 (AB 923, Ramos) Encourages state agencies to consult on a government ‑to ‑government basis with tribes within 60 days of a tribal request and designates specific state officials (including the Attorney General) authorized to represent the state in such consultations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4701