^[PDF] A Review of the Teacher Layoff Process in California

We believe the state-imposed layoff time line should be better linked with the availability of critical state and local fiscal information. Specifically, we recommend changing the time lines later in the year—to June 1 for initial layoff notices and to August 1 for final notices.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2012/edu/teacher-layoffs/teacher-layoffs-032212.pdf

^[PDF] Year-Three Survey: Update on School District Finance in California

We also recommend linking a stronger focus on outcomes with a refocused mission for the California Department of Education—placing a greater emphasis on data, accountability, and best practices in lieu of compliance monitoring.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2012/edu/year-three-survey/year-three-survey-050212.pdf

^[PDF] Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB’s Cap-and-Trade Program

Linkage would mean that compliance instruments certified or issued by any linked jurisdiction would be accepted for compliance purposes by all linked jurisdictions. While many of the members of WCI have either postponed or are further behind the regulatory development process, Quebec is one member of WCI that is on track to link with California prior to the first auction, which is scheduled for August 2012.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2012/rsrc/cap-and-trade/cap-and-trade-020912.pdf

^[PDF] Letter to Roger Dickinson

Letter to Roger Dickinson
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2012/stadm/letters/dickinson_102111.pdf

^[PDF] Understanding California's Property Taxes

The link between the level of government controlling the allocation of the tax (the state) and the government that spends the tax revenue (cities, counties, special districts, and K-14 districts) is severed.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2012/tax/property-tax-primer-112912.pdf

^[PDF] California Community Colleges: A Progress Report on the Student Success Act of 2012

The new regulatory policy that links enrollment priority for first-time students to completion of assessment, orientation, and an education plan, however, has increased students’ demand for these support services.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2014/education/ccc-student-success/progress-report-SSA-070114.pdf

^[PDF] Review of the California Department of Education

Review of the California Department of Education
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2014/education/review-cde/review-cde-082814.pdf

^[PDF] Review of School Transportation in California

Most notably, all three options provide a means to phase out the use of allocations linked to historical factors and apply the same funding rules to all LEAs, addressing key problems with the state’s existing approach.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2014/education/school-transportation/school-transportation-022514.pdf

^[PDF] 23_Child Care and Preschool Subsidized Slotsa.indd

23_Child Care and Preschool Subsidized Slotsa.indd Change From 2014-15 Amount Percent CalWORKs Child Care Stage 1 35,583 38,859 44,154 5,295 14% Stage 2c 53,984 51,956 50,971 -985 -2 Stage 3 31,702 34,563 35,845 1,282 4 Subtotal (121,269) (125,378) (130,970) (5,592) (4%) Non-CalWORKs Programs State Preschool—Part Day 91,170 96,087 98,956 2,869 3% State Preschool—Full Day 44,889 50,989 58,504
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2015/3304/27.pdf

^[PDF] The 2015-16 May Revision: Review of Changes to Labor Contracts

. • Specify What Must Be Posted Online. Adding language that specifies that agreements must be posted in their entirety, including any attachments referenced in the agreement, would help the Legislature and public know the full terms of an agreement. • Allow for Expedited JLBC Review.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2015/budget/labor-contracts/labor-contracts-051515.pdf