The 2013-14 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook November 14, 2012
The 18th annual edition of the LAO's Fiscal Outlook--a forecast of the state's budget condition over the next five years--shows that California's budget situation has improved sharply. The state's economic recovery, prior budget cuts, and the additional, temporary taxes provided by Proposition 30 have combined to bring California to a promising moment: the possible end of a decade of acute state budget challenges. Our economic and budgetary forecast indicates that California's leaders face a dramatically smaller budget problem in 2013-14 compared to recent years. Furthermore, assuming steady economic growth and restraint in augmenting current program funding levels, there is a strong possibility of multibillion-dollar operating surpluses within a few years.
Press Conference Question and Answer November 14, 2012
California's Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor discusses the report "The 2013-14 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook" with members of the media.