^[PDF] High-Speed Rail Update

Accordingly, he expressed support for completing the construction of the link between Merced to Bakersfield, the bookend projects, and the environmental work for Phase I. However, the specifics of the Governor’s plan are uncertain at this time.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/transportation/2019/High-Speed-Rail-Update-032619.pdf

Special Education Mandate History, Funding and Legislative Intent

Why didn't Chapter  797 specifically link state funding to the eight activities? During the course of the COSM's debate, we have heard some suggest that state special education funds not be counted as a mandate offset because the funds were not explicitly appr opriated to cover the cost of the eight state-required activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/1999/special_ed_mandate_history_qanda.html

LAO Analysis of the 2002-03 Budget: Education, California State University (6610)

We recommend the Legislature approve $977,000 but continue to link the funding to summer enrollment growth. The CSU's and UC's joint doctoral programs in education. We recommend the Legislature ask the systems to report on their new funding and fee policies for these programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2002/education/ed_29_6610_anl02.htm

LAO 2006 Budget Analysis: Proposition 98 Priorities

K-14 Funding Is Linked to State抯 Fortunes The fiscal health of the state is important to K-14 education. When times are good, state spending on schools and community colleges results in new and expanded programs and extra base increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2006/education/ed_03_anl06.html

^[PDF] The 2022-23 Budget: Municipal Stormwater and Urban Runoff Discharges Mandate

While not directly linked to this mandate, the commission has 37 pending test claims related to other stormwater permits issued by the state water boards dating back to 2009. If the commission were to find that some activities required by the permits constitute state-reimbursable mandates, the Legislature may receive additional proposals to reimburse those costs in future budgets.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2022/4565/Stormwater-Runoff-Mandate-022822.pdf

LAO 2008 Budget Analysis: Perspectives on State Expenditures

For example, the COLAs that are applied to social services programs are based on the California Necessities Index, COLA adjustments for the trial courts are related to growth in the SAL factor, and general apportionments and some categorical programs in Proposition 98 are currently linked to the U.S. gross domestic product price deflator for state and local governmental purchases.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2008/2008_pandi/pi_anl08004.aspx

LAO 2008 Budget Analysis: Other Issues

This link to national performance standards is also provided through the federal National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The NAEP annually assesses a sample of 4th and 8th grade students in each state.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2008/education/ed_anl08016.aspx

LAO 2008 Budget Analysis: California Coastal Commission (3720)

This is because there is a direct link between the activities carried out by the commission and those who directly benefit from them through their development actions. Funding such activities would be consistent with the Legislature ’s actions in requiring that the costs of most other environmental regulatory programs, such as those protecting air and water quality, be largely if not totally reimbursed through industry fees and assessments.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2008/resources/res_anl08010.aspx

Higher Education "Compacts": An Assessment

A multiyear funding agreement would reduce the importance of this annual review and oversight process and, as a result, make segmental funding less closely linked to performanc e. Weakening the link between performance and funding would reduce the segments' incentive to increase program quality and productivity.
https://lao.ca.gov/1999/082699_compacts/082699_hied_compacts.html

Developing Safety and Quality Ratings for Childcare: Issues and Options

The criteria should be linked to observed quality according to empirical data. Simple. Child care consumers should be able to understand the rating system and what it represents. Efficient. Measurement costs should be minimized.
https://lao.ca.gov/2007/childcare/childcare.htm