The 2022-23 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook

Nov 17, 2021 - In considering the state ’s 2022 ‑23 SAL estimates, we anticipate the state ’s SAL position in 2023 ‑24 to be a major consideration in the budget process and enactment. Our estimates for the state ’s SAL position across the budget window are also shown in the insert in Figure 6.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4472

LAO 2005 Budget Analysis: State Does Not Make Full Use of Foreign Inmate Transfer Program

We recommend that the Legislature adopt supplemental report language requiring BPT to produce easy-to-read brochures about the transfer program that can be distributed to inmates. These brochures should be printed in multiple languages.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2005/crim_justice/cj_03_cc_foreign_anl05.htm

The Rise of Remote Work: Effects on California's Labor Market

May 6, 2026 - We find: Key indicators of remote work declined from their early ‑pandemic peak to 2023. Declines in remote work since 2023 have been quite modest. Rates of remote work remain elevated far above pre ‑pandemic levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5182

New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 17, 2026 - New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 [EconTax Blog] New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 April 17, 2026 Brian Uhler Taxpayer Net Outmigration Surged During the Pandemic. 
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/854

New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 17, 2026 - New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 [EconTax Blog] New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 April 17, 2026 Brian Uhler Taxpayer Net Outmigration Surged During the Pandemic. 
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/854

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 24, 2022 - Medi-Cal Dental Policy Evidence-Based Practices. The spending plan includes $12.9  million General Fund ($12  million total funds) to implement a Medi-Cal dental policy that includes evidence-based practices consistent with the American Association of Pediatric Dentists and the American Dental Association.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4642

2002-03 Budget Analysis: General Government, Department of Corporations (2180)

The DMHC program includes airing television commercials to publicize the existence of the office, developing and distributing various brochures, sponsoring regional consumer edu cation efforts, and conducting seminars with consumer advocacy groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2002/general_govt/gen_13_2180_anl02.htm

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Mandates

May 1, 2026 - School districts submitted claims to SCO for 2021-22 (reflecting a half-year of costs), 2022-23, and 2023-24. In total, the SCO received 117 reimbursement claims (20 for 2021-2022, 56 for 2022-23, and 41 for 2023-2024) submitted by 74 school districts, representing a total of 906 eligible schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5179

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - The current health plan tax, enacted in 2023 and expanded in 2024, generates more than three times the revenue of previous versions. This higher revenue level is essentially at the maximum of the current federal revenue limit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

CSU's Funded Enrollment Level Under the Governor's Compact [EdBudget]

Apr 23, 2026 - Under the Governor's compact, CSU is expected to increase resident undergraduate enrollment by 14,000 FTE students over the four-year period from 2023-24 to 2026-27. We hold CSU's funded enrollment level held flat in 2025-26 given the absence of compact funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1083