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Highway Maintenance and Repair Needs

April 14, 2016 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, Energy, and Transportation

Presentation

State Budget Update (CASBO Presentation)

April 14, 2016 - Presented to: California Association of School Business Officers

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The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of Child Care and Preschool Proposals

April 12, 2016 - Presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance

Letter

Letter to Honorable Tom Lackey on Including Transportation Fuels in the Cap-and-Trade Program

April 7, 2016 - This letter to Honorable Tom Lackey, Assembly Member, 36th District, estimates the effects of including transportation fuels in California’s cap-and-trade program on: (1) the retail price of gasoline and diesel fuel and (2) the additional amount motorists are spending on gasoline and diesel fuel as a result of the program.

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The 2015-16 Budget: California Community Colleges

April 7, 2016 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education

Report

Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit

April 7, 2016 - The Child and Dependent Care Expenses Credit (“child care tax credit” or “credit”) is a provision of the state income tax code that allows filers with income below $100,000 to reduce their tax liability by a percentage of their eligible child care expenses. The 2015–16 Budget Act required our office to prepare a report providing options to extend the credit to low– and middle–income families not currently receiving child care subsidies. This report provides an analysis of the costs, benefits, and trade–offs associated with these options.

Report

A Required Report on Student Fee Transparency and Accountability

April 6, 2016 -

Chapter 620 of 2012 (AB 970, Fong) requires the University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) to fulfill the following three requirements related to systemwide tuition and fee increases:

  • Tuition and Fee Policies. The legislation requires UC and CSU to develop a list of factors to consider when recommending an increase in mandatory systemwide tuition and fees for resident students.
  • Notification and Consultation Procedures. The legislation requires UC and CSU to follow prescribed public notice and student consultation procedures before adopting an increase.
  • Reporting Provisions. The legislation requires UC and CSU to provide the Legislature with annual reports on tuition and fees, financial aid, and the total cost of attendance. In addition, the legislation requires our office to report on UC’s and CSU’s compliance with Chapter 620.

As detailed below, our review found UC was not in compliance with several provisions of Chapter 620. Though the legislation deems its provisions to be required for UC, UC believes it is not legally obligated to comply because of its constitutional autonomy. We found CSU complied with all Chapter 620 provisions except for one reporting requirement.

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The 2015-16 Budget: California Community Colleges

April 5, 2016 - Presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance

Presentation

CCC Budget and Policy Update

April 4, 2016 - Presented to: California Community College (CCC) Financial Aid Directors, April 4, 2016.

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MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

April 4, 2016 - We reviewed the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections). Bargaining Unit 6 is represented by the California Correctional Peace Officers' Association (CCPOA). This review is pursuant to Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.

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Teacher Workforce Trends

March 30, 2016 - Presented to: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education

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Budget Reserves and Debt Repayments Under Proposition 2

March 30, 2016 - Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government

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Background on the California EITC

March 29, 2016 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration

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The 2015-16 Budget: CCC Workforce Education

March 29, 2016 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance

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Review of High-Speed Rail Draft 2016 Business Plan

March 28, 2016 - Presented to: Assembly Committee on Transportation