The 2023-24 Budget: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Major Capital Outlay Proposals

Feb 21, 2023 - As noted above, the Governor ’s request includes $3.9  million in 2023 ‑24 (decreasing to $3.4  million annually beginning in 2024 ‑25) for 12  facility staff to consult with DGS as it manages the training center project, as well as other potential capital outlay projects at CFTC ‑Ione that may be identified in the forthcoming master plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693

Voting in California. [Ballot]

Oct 13, 2021 - In recent years, the limit has been an important consideration in state budgeting decisions. Revenues in excess of the limit, over a two-year period, tr igger a requirement for taxpayer rebates and additional school payments.                                                                                                                          
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-012

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 18, 2021 - The budget authorizes DWR to add 67 new positions in 2021 ‑22 with an associated cost of $15   million —growing to 150 new positions with a cost of $31  million by 2024 ‑ 25 —to conduct maintenance and repairs on aging SWP infrastructure such as canals and dams.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4463

The 2021-22 Budget: UC Programs in Medical Education [Publication Details]

Feb 26, 2021 - This post analyzes the Governor's proposal to provide a General Fund augmentation to the University of California's Programs in Medical Education. These programs provide medical education focused on health equity and clinical experiences focused on underserved communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4389

The 2022-23 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 17, 2021 - However, legislative reauthorization of a similar MCO tax for a three ‑year period beginning in January 2023 could result in around $2 billion in annual General Fund savings relative to our projections in 2023 ‑24 and 2024 ‑25 and $1 billion in General Fund savings in 2025 ‑26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4474

Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Bond to Fund Behavioral Health Facilities and Veterans Housing

Aug 17, 2023 - The 2023 ‑24 budget delayed the sixth and final round totaling $481  million to 2024 ‑25 ($240  million) and 2025 ‑26 ($240  million). Shortage of Adult Psychiatric and Community Residential Beds Recent Study Estimated Shortage in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790

The California State Bar: Considerations for a Fee Increase

Jun 26, 2019 - The State Bar ’s contribution rates to CalPERS to fund employee pension benefits are expected to nearly double between 2017 ‑18 and 2024 ‑25 from 12. 3  p ercent of payroll to 21. 6  p ercent of payroll.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4080

Overview of Special Education Funding Models

Dec 17, 2021 - As a result, schools have reported covering an increasing share of their special education expenditures with local general purpose funding. State Has Provided Significant Special Education Base Augmentations in Recent Years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4486

The 2019-20 Budget: Proposition 98 Analysis

Feb 13, 2019 - The state typically covers 60  p ercent of the cost of renovating facilities that are at least 25 years old. For both types of projects, the state can contribute up to 100  p ercent of project costs if districts face challenges in raising their local shares.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3930

The 2021-22 Budget: In-Person Instruction Grants [Publication Details]

Jan 20, 2021 - This handout provides background on school reopening in California, describes the Governor's proposal for immediate action to encourage schools to reopen for elementary students, details issues for the Legislature to consider, and offers options for the Legislature to modify the proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4313