^[PDF] Options for Funding Water-Related Activities

 How closely linked are the sources of new funding with the activities the funds would support? How closely aligned are the potential payers with the responsible parties or potential benefi ciaries?
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/resources/2016/Options-Funding-Water-Related-Activities-030816.pdf

^[PDF] Addressing CalSTRS' Long-Term Funding Needs

During the “dot-com bubble,” the state decided to reduce its contributions and change certain aspects of CalSTRS’ benefi ts. Last year’s pension legislation reduces the chances that similar choices will recur by limiting future benefi t increases and prohibiting “retroactive” pension increases, among other changes.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2013/CalSTRS-Funding-032013.pdf

^[PDF] The High-Speed Rail Authority

In addition to com- plying with federal requirements, the Legislature should consider requiring the authority to report on federal funds in a manner similar to current law requirements for certain Proposition 1A funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/transportation/2009/High_Speed_Rail_Authority_03_17_09.pdf

^[PDF] The Bay-Delta: A Key to Solving California's Water Problem

Di- version of water for other uses reduces the volume of fresh water to control salinity. At the same time, levees are deteriorating and must be maintained for the Bay-Delta to continue functioning as a viable agricultural region.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1996/update_california_9-1996.pdf

^[PDF] 20_Community College Programs Funded by Proposition 98.indd

20_Community College Programs Funded by Proposition 98.indd Change From 2014-15 Amount Percent Apportionments General Fund $3,049 $3,114 $3,417 $303 10% Local property tax 2,182 2,263 2,613 350 15 Subtotals ($5,231) ($5,377) ($6,030) ($654) (12%) Categorical Programs and Other Appropriations Adult Education Block Grant $25a —a $500 $500 — Student Success and Support Program 99 $199 299 100 50%
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2015/3299/20.pdf

^[PDF] 9_Package of Special Education Actions.indd

. $30.0 Preschool slots Fund 2,500 additional part-day State Preschool slots, with priority given to students with disabilities. 12.1 Learning and behavioral supports Provide funding for one or two county offi ces of education to develop statewide resources, provide trainings, and allocate subgrants to improve how districts meet students’ learning and behavioral
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2015/3299/9.pdf

^[PDF] Golden Handshake Legislation in 1993

Financing period for benefits Not to exceed Not to exceed Not to exceed Mutually accept- Mutually ac- five years, com- four years. five years, com- able to employer ceptable to mencing July 1, mencing July 1, and PERS board. county board 1996. 1996.
https://lao.ca.gov/1993/reports/golden_handshake_0893.pdf

^[PDF] Fiscal Outlook C A L I F O R N I A ’ S LAO Projections 2003-04 Through 2008-09 November 2003 Elizabeth G. Hill Legislative Analyst

This reflects: (1) continued increases in costs for medical services and prescriptions, espe- cially for the aged and disabled population, and (2) moderate growth in caseload com- mensurate with population growth over the forecast period.
https://lao.ca.gov/2003/fiscal_outlook_03/03-04_fiscal_outlook.pdf

LAO Analysis of the 1999-00 Budget Bill Criminal Justice Crosscutting Issues

Links to Substance-Abuse Addiction. Correctional experts, academic studies, and CDC data on sex offenders have all documented a strong relationship between the offender's criminal activity and substance-abuse addict ion.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1999/crim_justice/crim_justice_crosscutting_anl99.html

LAO Analysis of the 2002-03 Budget: Education, Proposition 98 Mandates

The failure also reflects a weak link in the mandate determination process. Specifically, while the Commission on State Mandates has responsibility for rendering quasi-judicial initial determinations of state mandate obligations, the commission lacks legal authority to reconsider the merits of a decision once 30 days have passed.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2002/education/ed_04_cc_Prop98_Mandates_anl02.htm