The 2022-23 Budget: UC Climate-Related Proposals

Feb 16, 2022 - Proposal Lacks Key Details. Even if there was clear benefit to supporting more workforce development initiatives in California, this proposal lacks key details. The administration has not pinpointed what specific workforce development problem it is attempting to address.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4538

Refocusing the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injury Program

Jul 10, 2025 - The following options represent key policy levers the Legislature could consider to reset the program. No single option would be enough, but in combination they could help refocus SIBTF benefits to injured workers with severe work ‑limiting disabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5062

The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - These developments could prove helpful in the future because an adequate number of workers who have the needed skills is a key element of smooth operations at the ports. Unclear if Workforce Shortage Exists or if Training Is Key Bottleneck.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Aug 19, 2025 - We summarize key issues identified by CAAP below. Challenges Calculating Value of DROP. CAAP indicated that DROPs present multiple challenges for actuaries to accurately estimate the value of the benefit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5066

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 9 (Professional Engineers)

Jun 27, 2025 - Background In this section, we provide background on key elements of collective bargaining for Unit 9 that are relevant to the proposed agreement. Unit 9 in Context of State Workforce Fourth Largest Bargaining Unit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5061

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - As discussed earlier, the proposed Care Economy Workforce Development package is at a conceptual stage, with key details outstanding. Furthermore, there are two major pieces of missing information which are key to supporting the rationale for this proposed package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Introduction This report contains four primary sections: (1)  a description of the five key climate hazards affecting California, (2)  the major ways those hazards impact sectors across the state, (3)  significant existing state ‑level efforts underway to address climate change impacts, and (4)  key issues for the Legislature to consider in response to these impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Workers and Employers

Apr 5, 2022 - In this section, we provide a summary of key existing state‑level efforts and funding intended to address the effects of climate change on workers and the workplace. Cal/OSHA Adopted Heat Illness Prevention Standard in 2006.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4587

Strengthening the CalSTRS Funding Plan

Mar 10, 2021 - Appendix Glossary of Key Terms Related to Pension Funds Throughout this report, we refer to terms commonly used when describing pension funds. We define those key terms here, in reference to the California State Teachers ’ Retirement System (CalSTRS).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4400

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 16 (Physicians, Dentists, and Podiatrists)

Jul 14, 2025 - Background In this section, we provide background on key elements of collective bargaining for Unit 16 that are relevant to the proposed agreement. Unit 16 in Context of State Workforce Fifth Smallest Bargaining Unit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5064