LAO Publications

Such a roadmap could help the Legislature establish long-term funding priorities, coordinate investments, and maximize potential benefits by linking new m onies with policy improvements. Format: Proposition 98 Priorities February 21, 2007 - Although K-14 obligations have increased in 2007-08, they have dropped by slightly more than $600 million in 2006-07.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=120&year=0&publicationType=0

2000 Budget Analysis: Res CC Watershed

Specifically, we do not think the proposal will achieve the goals of improving regulatory and restoration efforts for two reasons: (1) th e data collection design is flawed and (2) the finished assessments are inadequately linked to regulatory and restoration efforts.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2000/resources/res_4_cc_watershed_anl00.htm

^[PDF] Overview of the Governor's 2006-07 Budget Proposal

Although the segments indicate that they will spend this funding in accordance with spending plans they adopted last fall, budgetary accountability is weakened because the state budget does not link this money to any specifi c need.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2006/Overview_Governor_Proposal_031506.pdf

^[PDF] Flexibility for School Districts: Recent Actions and Proposals

Proposes to ease restrictions on contracting out for noninstructional services (linked to $300 million revenue limit reduction).  Modify Substitute Teacher Policies. Proposes to remove requirements that districts give laid-off teachers priority for substitute positions and pay them at pre-layoff rates.  Streamline Teacher Personnel Processes.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2010/Flex_School_4_8_10.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of Charter Schools and Their Funding

Four Major Types of Funding 3L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E April 24, 2012 LAO 70 YEARS OF SERVICE  Charter Schools Receive $395, or 7 Percent, Less Per Pupil Than Their School District Peers  Funding Disparity Primarily Linked to In-Lieu Categorical Funding Funding Gap Between Charter Schools and School District Peers Charter Schools Receive Somewhat Less
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2012/Overview_of_Charter_Schools_and_Their_Funding_042412.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of Charter Schools and Their Funding

Four Major Types of Funding 3L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E April 26, 2012 LAO 70 YEARS OF SERVICE  Charter Schools Receive $395, or 7 Percent, Less Per Pupil Than Their School District Peers  Funding Disparity Primarily Linked to In-Lieu Categorical Funding Funding Gap Between Charter Schools and School District Peers Charter Schools Receive Somewhat Less
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2012/Overview_of_Charter_Schools_and_Their_Funding_042612.pdf

LAO 2004 Budget Analysis: Department of Parks and Recreation

However, the DPR database has enhancements that do not exist in the DGS database system: The DPR project database electronically links a project to: its various contracts for contract monitoring, an automated project cost estimating system for updated project estimates, and a geographical information system for information on site topography and project location.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2004/cap_outlay/co_09_3790_anl04.htm

2001 Budget Analysis:California Coastal Commission

The LCPs provide an important link between local permit activity and coastal protection. The LCPs are intended to guide local planning in a way that balances economic, environmen tal, public access, and other needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2001/resources/res_10_3720.htm

^[PDF] The 2015-16 Budget: Adult Education Block Grant

. „ Links at least a portion of annual funding to performance and need. 4L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E March 24, 2015 LAO 70 YEARS OF SERVICE LAO Assessment: Shortcomings of Governor’s Proposal ; Proposed Block Grant Does Not Include All Adult Education Funding „ Share of CCC apportionment funding that supports adult education courses. „ Various related CCC
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2015/Adult-Education-Block-Grant-032415.pdf

^[PDF] State Reimbursement of Mandated Costs: A Review of Statues Funded in 1986

The variation in costs incurred may be linked to the fact that counties use different juror notification processes, some of which may be more efficient than others. 2. The mandate appears to serve a statewide interest.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1986/1986_state_reimbursement_of_mandated_costs_a_review_of_statutes_funded_in_1986.pdf