The 2023-24 Budget: Judicial Branch Budget Proposals

Feb 10, 2023 - Specifically, state law increased certain criminal and civil fines and fees and deposited the revenues into the SCFCF to finance trial court construction and other facility‑related expenses. Existing state law also allows funds to be transferred from the SCFCF to support trial court operations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4673

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes [Publication Details]

Mar 10, 2023 - This brief considers the Governor’s proposals to (1) establish a new central procurement role for the state to secure energy resources, and (2) require electric utilities that experience energy deficiencies to make payments for state-operated emergency backup electricity resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4735

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2020 - The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget [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/4154

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget

Feb 11, 2020 - The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) provides inpatient mental health services at five state hospitals (Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan ‑Los Angeles, Napa, and Patton). DSH also contracts with counties to provide in ‑patient mental health services in additional locations (typically county jails) throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4154

State Infrastructure Spending [Publication Details]

Mar 15, 2023 - State Infrastructure 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/4740

July 2020 Tax Payments Tracker: July 31 Update [EconTax Blog]

Jul 31, 2020 - July 2020 Tax Payments Tracker: July 31 Update [EconTax Blog] Brian Weatherford In a normal year, April and June are key months for state personal income tax and corporation tax collections, while July is relatively uneventful.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/511

Summary of Major 2022 Climate and Energy Legislation

Jan 6, 2023 - The legislation defines a state agency as a state agency, board, department, or commission. The legislation requires DGS, in consultation with CARB, to publish a plan no later than 2026 that includes actions and investments for how state agencies can reach the target of net-zero emissions in their operations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4660

July 2020 Tax Payments Tracker: July 24 Update [EconTax Blog]

Jul 24, 2020 - July 2020 Tax Payments Tracker: July 24 Update [EconTax Blog] Brian Weatherford In a normal year, April and June are key months for state personal income tax and corporation tax collections, while July is relatively uneventful.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/506

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

Recent State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding [Publication Details]

Mar 13, 2023 - Recent State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding [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/4744