The 2019-20 Budget: Increasing Compliance With Unclaimed Property Law

Mar 15, 2019 - Also, owners of properties that the state escheated long ago may have died or moved to another state, greatly diminishing the chances of reunification. Actual Liability Much Smaller. The state ’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) —a display of the state ’s finances in compliance with generally accepted accounting
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3978

A student’s right to a high-quality public education. [Ballot]

Dec 16, 2022 - A court ruling to invalid ate or enjoin a state or local law, regulation, policy, or official action may result in changes to state or local spending on educational programs if the state or local governing boards independently decide to take such actions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2022-007

The 2021-22 Budget: May Revenue Outlook [EconTax Blog]

May 17, 2021 - We begin with a discussion of the impact of the existing and future economic landscape on state revenues. We then present our May revenue outlook. We conclude with more detailed observations on trends in the state ’s major revenue sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/654

The 2023-24 Budget: California's Film Tax Credit [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: California's Film Tax Credit [Publication Details] Description: This brief surveys research on the economic effects of state film tax credits and analyzes the Governor's proposal to extend California's film tax credit for five years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4713

Overview of State Housing Spending [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2023 - Overview of State Housing 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/4717

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - While the state has recently taken steps to improve state ‑appointed attorney effectiveness and candidate access to hearing preparation services, it is currently unclear whether these steps are sufficient due to lack of data and evaluation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

Income Tax Withholding Tracker: January 1 - January 25 [EconTax Blog]

Jan 26, 2021 - Nonetheless, given the pace and severity of the shift in the state ’s economy resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, tracking monthly withholding is a useful way to assess the state ’s evolving economic situation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/614

March 2021 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog]

Apr 28, 2021 - March 2021 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/646

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

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

Feb 22, 2023 - Recent Changes to State ’s Cannabis Taxes. Chapter 56, Statutes of 2022 (AB 195, Committee on Budget) eliminated the cannabis cultivation tax effective July 1, 2022. This law also made retailers (rather than distributors) responsible for paying the retail excise tax starting January 1, 2023.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/770