COVID-19 and the Labor Market: Who Are California's Frontline and Remote Workers? [EconTax Blog]

Dec 8, 2020 - At the same time, very few workers with lower education levels work in jobs that likely can be done remotely: fewer than 10 percent of workers with no high school diploma work in jobs that can be done remotely.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/593

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

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - This means that the agreement would be in effect for two fiscal years: 2023 ‑24 and 2024 ‑25. This also means that the agreement will expire, and the administration presumably will begin negotiating a new MOU, before the February 1, 2026 date when Section 19826 of the Government Code requires CalHR to submit to the Legislature a new compensation study for Unit  6.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

The 2022-23 Budget: Expanded Learning Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 16, 2022 - In his January budget, the Governor proposes an additional $3.6 billion for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program and $149 million for the state’s longstanding expanded learning programs. In this post, we provide background on the state’s expanded learning programs, describe and assess the Governor’s proposal, and provide our recommendations to the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4545

The 2021-22 Budget: Funding for Debt Collector Licensing and Regulation

Feb 17, 2021 - This would provide the Legislature with information to assess the department ’s ongoing need for resources as it considers the budget for 2024 ‑ 25 —the year S B  908 funding would expire. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4376

A Review of Child Care and Preschool Program Flexibilities in Certain Counties

May 13, 2021 - Once determined eligible for part ‑day CSPP, all families remain eligible for the school year. Families seeking employment are eligible for less than 30 hours of services a week. Families that are seeking permanent housing and/or are homeless are eligible for less than 30 hours of services a week.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431

U.S. Retail Sales Update: January 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 15, 2024 - Retail Sales Update: January 2024 [EconTax Blog] U.S. Retail Sales Update: January 2024 February 15, 2024 Seth Kerstein Today the U.S. Census Bureau released preliminary estimates of nationwide retail sales in January 2024 and revised estimates for December 2023.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/796

U.S. Retail Sales Update: January 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 15, 2024 - Retail Sales Update: January 2024 [EconTax Blog] U.S. Retail Sales Update: January 2024 February 15, 2024 Seth Kerstein Today the U.S. Census Bureau released preliminary estimates of nationwide retail sales in January 2024 and revised estimates for December 2023.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/796

Major Proposition 98 Spending Proposals [EdBudget]

Aug 2, 2024 - It earmarks $60 million annually for five years for a new nursing initiative and $5 million one time for developing new education pathways for low-income workers. LCFF = Local Control Funding Formula, COLA = Cost-of-living adjustment, FCMAT = Fiscal Crisis Management Assistance Team, and CCEE = California Collaborative for Educational Excellence.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/895

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of Information Technology Project Proposals

Mar 17, 2023 - We also recommend the Legislature request this report no later than April 1, 2024 to inform the 2024-25 budget process. Direct CDT and DOF to Work With Legislature on Oversight of Enterprise Modernization Efforts and Projects Using Agile Approach.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4746