^[PDF] The Weighted Student Funding Formula and English Learner Students

.  High funding weights linked to EL status could create stronger fi scal incentives not to reclassify students as profi cient in English.  How Should the State Ensure EL Students Receive the Services Necessary to Succeed?
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2012/The_Weighted_Student_Funding_Formula_and_English_Learner_Students_032612.pdf

^[PDF] After School Education and Safety Program Act of 2002, Amendment No. 1-NS

Program Funding Linked to Possible Proposition 98 Spending Reductions. Under the provisions commonly known as Proposition 98, the State Constitution requires appropriation of a minimum annual amount for public K-12 schools and community colleges (K-14 education) from the General Fund and local property tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2001/011121_INT.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of Local Control Funding Formula and New State Accountability System

For each goal, they must track progress using the performance indicators linked to the eight priority areas.  Districts and COEs must seek feedback from school employees, students, and parents.  Evaluation Rubrics  Use as a self-assessment tool for districts and as a way to determine if certain districts and COEs need assistance.  Statute requires rubrics to set state-level
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2016/Overview-Local-Control-Funding-Formula-030816.pdf

^[PDF] School Accountability: Changes to State and Federal Systems

.  Many Associated Performance Measures  Statute specifi es 23 performance measures linked to the eight priority areas.  Annual Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs)  Districts must set goals and specify actions they will take to improve in the eight state priority areas.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2016/School-Accountability-Changes-to-State-Federal-Systems-022416.pdf

LAO 2006 Budget Analysis: Intersegmental: Protecting Legislative Priorities in Higher Education

However, there is no clear link between the funding priorities specified in the compact and higher education needs under the Master Plan . The Legislature has the opportunity to reflect its priorities though appropriations in the annual budget act.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2006/education/ed_19_anl06.html

^[PDF] Reforming K-12 Categorical Programs

. • Collecting new data on teachers’ professional development activities and linking to student achievement data. • Using the enhanced information system to help districts identify effective strategies for improving teacher quality.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2004/Categorical_Programs_041204.pdf

^[PDF] Taxpayer Protection Act of 2010

In some cases—such as many user fees, admission fees, and assessments—the charge is closely linked to the cost of providing a particular service to an individual beneficiary. In other cases—particularly regulatory fees (including environmental miti- gation)—the charge may be based on the costs of government oversight of a group or industry, or on the social costs associated with particular activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090772.pdf

^[PDF] Key Elements of Mandate Reform: Major Recommendations Proposed

(State Auditor) (k) Require CSM to adopt the terms, conditions, and rate of reimbursement upon adoption to link mandate finding with accurate measure of its costs. (EMCN) Key Elements of Mandate Reform— Major Recommendations Proposed (Continued) LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE 5L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E May 10, 2004 6.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/localgov/2004/Key_Elements_of_Mandate_Reform_051004.pdf

LAO 2003-04 Budget Analysis: Education, University of California (6440)

LAO 2003-04 Budget Analysis: Education, University of California (6440) a    Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement. b    All Campus Consortium on Research for Diversity. c    Other includes Urban Community —School Collaborative, Community Education & Resource Center, UC Nexus, UC Links, and Gateways. d    Articulation System Stimulating Inter-Institutional Student Transfer.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2003/education/hied_07_6440_anl03.htm

LAO 2006 Budget Analysis: Board of Equalization (0860)

As a result of the cap mechanism referred to ab ove, the General Fund subsidizes certain STJs for administrative costs; for these STJs the link to actual costs is even more tenuous. The complexity of the costing model has made its results increasingly difficult to explain to local agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2006/general_govt/gen_07_0860_anl06.html