Evaluating State Economic Stimulus Proposals

Feb 1, 2021 - Be Cautious of Unintended Interactions. Unintended interactions between a new stimulus program and other federal, state, and local programs can reduce its effectiveness. Policymakers should carefully consider these potential interactions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4331

Home building and downpayment assistance. [Ballot]

Oct 6, 2025 - The measure sets a maximum purchase price for a home financed with a middle-class homeownership loan, which in 2025 is roughly equivalent to between $1  million to $1.5  million depending on the county.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-013

The 2021-22 Budget: Behavioral Health: Continuum Infrastructure Funding Proposal

Feb 17, 2021 - Below, we describe the interaction between the behavioral health continuum infrastructure funding proposal and two other major items from the Governor ’s budget. CalAIM SMI/SED Demonstration Opportunity Commitment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4379

Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics

Jun 16, 2025 - Interactions Between Federal TANF Policies and CalWORKs Eligibility Requirements Federal Law Generally Sets Basic Eligibility Requirements for TANF ‑Funded Programs, With Some State Flexibilities. As previously mentioned, states have some flexibility in setting eligibility requirements for state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs such as the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5057

The 2025-26 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board [Publication Details]

Apr 30, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board [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/5035

The 2025-26 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board

Apr 30, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board Scholarshare Investment Board Introduction Post Focuses on California Kids Investment and Development Savings (CalKIDS) Program. The Scholarshare Investment Board (SIB) administers the CalKIDS program, which provides college savings accounts for children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5035

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Federal CalWORKs Pilot

Feb 21, 2025 - As shown in Figure  1 below,   California failed to meet at least one WPR requirement annually between 2007-08 and 2021-22 (California has submitted appeals for all penalties incurred to date and, to date, has not paid a penalty).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4978

California Community Colleges—Managing Cash in a Time of State Payment Deferrals

Dec 18, 2020 - Rates are so low that districts will likely have an opportunity to generate short ‑term investment earnings that can fully offset their costs of borrowing. This is because districts receive all their TRAN proceeds upfront.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4307

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - California Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empowerment (HOPE) for Children Trust Account Program Transfers $40  Million from Fund Providing Investment Accounts for Foster Youth to General Fund. The 2022-23 budget provided $100  million and $15  million ongoing to the California HOPE for Children Trust Account Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

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

May 17, 2021 - Investment in Technology Firms Remains Strong. Investment in California technology firms has remained robust thus far in 2021. While the future decisions of investors are difficult to predict, strong returns from recent initial public offerings of California firms may attract additional investment over the coming year.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/654