Refocusing the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injury Program

Jul 10, 2025 - In recent years, the state has processed between 500 and 800 claims annually, or roughly one ‑fifth of all incoming claims. This means current employer tax rates only reflect a small portion of claims submitted, masking the full fiscal effect to come.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5062

The 2021-22 May Revision: Golden State Stimulus 2

May 18, 2021 - As shown in Figure  2 below, the second round of payments proposed by the Governor includes three different one-time payments: (1) $600 to taxpayers who did not receive the first round $600 payment, (2)  an additional $500 payment to families who claim a dependent (typically a child), and (3)  a separate $500 payment to ITIN filers who claim a dependent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4435

Federal Paid Leave for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 - Forgivable business loans are available to businesses with fewer than 500  employees, as well as some larger businesses in the hospitality sector, which has been heavily impacted by COVID-19. (The federal relief package also includes loan programs for larger businesses.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4212

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 5 (Highway Patrol)

Aug 23, 2024 - Commencing the first day of the pay period following ratification, the proposed agreement would provide employees who meet the necessary training requirements (as outlined in Highway Patrol Manual 100.72, Departmental Detective Program Manual) and are assigned as a full-time detective a monthly payment of $500 per month.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4920

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 19 (Health and Social Services/Professional)

Sep 1, 2023 - Lastly, the agreement would increase the monthly differential paid to employees who provide clinical supervision to unlicensed individuals from $100 to $500. Other Provisions. The agreement includes other provisions that affect employees ’ pay.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4797

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - Major cost shift proposals in the Governor ’s budget include: (1)  shifting $1.5  billion in costs for zero ‑emission vehicles from the General Fund to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, (2)  making $850  million in loans from special funds to the General Fund, (3)  temporarily transferring $300  million from the health care affordability reserve fund to the General Fund, and (4)  shifting
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662

The 2022-23 Budget: UC Climate-Related Proposals

Feb 16, 2022 - Around 60 percent of the $2.7 billion was concentrated in three new initiatives: (1) the Community Economic Resilience Fund ($600 million federal relief funds), which provides grants for regional partnerships focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation‑related occupations; (2) the Golden State Education and Training Grants ($500 million, a mix of General Fund and federal
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4538

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Labor and Employment Issues

Oct 5, 2020 - Other employees would be eligible for the state supplemental two week paid sick leave program if they are: (1)  healthcare workers, (2)  emergency responders and public safety personnel, and (3)  employees of businesses with more than 500 employees nationwide.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4274

The 2022-23 Budget: Assessing Proposals to Address Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Feb 15, 2022 - In addition, according to the strike team, the state ’s manual review process failed to meaningfully capture fraudulent claims —for each  500 claims EDD staff flagged for more thorough review, one fraudulent claim was uncovered.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4542

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Across a variety of program areas, one ‑time spending includes nearly $ 500  m illion for infrastructure ‑related construction and maintenance. $1.6   Billion to Maintain the State ’s Discretionary Reserve Balance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135