The State Appropriations Limit [Publication Details]

Apr 21, 2021 - The State Appropriations Limit [Publication Details] HTML Description: This report: (1) describes how appropriations limits work for the state, school districts, and local governments in California; (2) explains why the limit is a constraint for state government; and (3) concludes with a variety of short- and long-term policy options—both of which we think the Legislature will need to take—in response to the issue.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4416

The 2021-22 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 2 Proposals

Apr 26, 2021 - To help address the problem, last year ’s budget suspended the otherwise required deposit for 2020 ‑21 and made a $7.8  billion withdrawal from the BSA, lowering the total balance to $8.3  billion. The withdrawal was made pursuant to the Governor ’s disaster declaration in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency and proclamation of a budget emergency on June 25, 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4418

The 2023-24 Budget: State Appropriations Limit Estimates

Feb 1, 2023 - Specifically, while the state might have more room in years when revenue growth is lower than historical averages—such as this year—over the long term, we expect the state to continue to reach the limit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4667

The 2020-21 Budget: Structuring the Budget

Feb 10, 2020 - In addition, required General Fund spending on schools and community colleges —under the provisions of Proposition  98 (1988) —also usually declines when revenues do. If the Legislature does not wish to reduce school and community college spending in a recession, the budget problem would be larger than what we have described here, and more reserves would be required.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4150

Federal COVID-19-Related Funding to California

Apr 28, 2020 - The first section describes funding allocated to public entities in the state, for example, the state government, local governments, other public entities like school districts and tribal governments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4226

Tempered Expectations

Dec 9, 2019 - While this is consistent with the Legislature ’s past practice, it would involve at least one multibillion dollar year-over-year funding reduction to the schools, a difficult policy decision for the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4122

Taking Stock of California’s Recession Readiness

Feb 12, 2020 - However, to the extent the Legislature instead preferred not to reduce funding levels —particularly for schools —in response to a revenue decline, larger reserves (or entering operating surpluses) are needed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4156

New Inflation Poses Not So New Budget Risk [Publication Details]

Dec 15, 2022 - Once it emerged, inflation accelerated throughout 2021 and has remained elevated this year with as yet indeterminate signs of abating. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4653

State Funding Actions Related to COVID-19

Apr 20, 2020 - This legislation appropriated $100  million in Proposition  98 (1988) funds to be used for purchasing personal protective equipment and sanitizing and cleaning school facilities. Subsequent guidance from the California Department of Education also allows school districts to use these funds more broadly to meet other needs, such as supporting distance learning.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4223

How Program Spending Grew in Recent Years [Publication Details]

Jan 5, 2023 - How Program Spending Grew in Recent Years [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/4659