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

Feb 15, 2024 - U.S. retail sales have dropped 0.5 percent over the last 3 months and grown 0.6 percent over the last 12 months.  The 12-month growth rate was well below the rate of inflation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/796

Review of the Funding Determination Process for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools

Feb 29, 2024 - Since charter schools can enroll students from within their authorizer ’s county and adjacent counties, a charter network can serve large portions of the state by having schools authorized in several key counties across the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

The 2024-25 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 23, 2024 - For example, county law libraries —generally supported by a share of civil filing fees —provide free access to legal books and publications to county residents, State Bar members, and certain governmental officials.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4848

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs

Dec 13, 2023 - For instance, some counties have voter‑approved sales tax measures that dedicate funding to transportation purposes, such as local streets and roads and/or transit, meaning state funds make up a smaller share of their overall programmatic support budgets.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Federal Fiscal Responsibility Act's Impacts on CalWORKs

Mar 5, 2024 - County representatives also expressed interest in state pilot participation, indicating it could serve as an opportunity for county welfare departments to focus on performance metrics that better correspond with their local program goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4877

Unit 9 (Professional Engineers) MOU Analysis

Aug 25, 2022 - Under the current MOU, employees whose worksite is located in the Counties of Alameda, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, or San Francisco receive a $250 per month pay differential . Effective the first day of the pay period following ratification, the proposed agreement would provide Unit 9 members whose worksite is located in Contra Costa County a pay differential of $250 per month.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4620

Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Change in Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission’s Role

Jul 13, 2023 - Background Current Responsibilities of the Commission Focus on Independent Oversight The MHSA Provides Funding Mostly to Counties. Approved by voters in 2004, the MHSA places a 1  percent tax on personal income over $1  million and dedicates the associated revenues to mental health services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4781

The 2024-25 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population [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/4849

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update: February 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 27, 2024 - Proposition 64 created two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax. Chapter 56, Statutes of 2022 (AB 195, Committee on Budget) eliminated the cultivation tax on July 1, 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/799

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update: February 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 27, 2024 - Proposition 64 created two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax. Chapter 56, Statutes of 2022 (AB 195, Committee on Budget) eliminated the cultivation tax on July 1, 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/799