2014 Initiative Analysis: The Online Privacy Act

For example, an online store that an individual purchases products from is considered a first-party online service. The measure also states that a contractor hired by a first-party online service to provide certain services is also considered a first-party online service, if the contractor: (1) acts only as an information
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2014/140049.aspx

A Ten-Year Perspective: California Infrastructure Spending

https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2011/stadm/infrastructure/infrastructure_082511.aspx

Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Programs

In other words, the objectives of a given program should be linked to one or more of the state ’s goals. Moreover, in order to minimize program duplication, the plan should outline how the different programs fit together as part of an overall strategy for increased energy efficiency and the use and development of alternative energy.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2012/rsrc/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-121912.aspx

2013 CalFacts

Less funding has resulted in fewer children served, with an estimated loss of 82,000 slots (19  percent). Some recent policy changes have achieved savings without affecting the number of children served.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2013/calfacts/calfacts_010213.aspx

An Analysis of New Cal Grant Eligibility Rules

The policy justification, however, for linking the borrowing and graduation rate standards is unclear. If a minimum graduation rate requirement is intended to measure institutional quality, then applying it only to some institutions is at best awkward.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2013/edu/new-cal-grant/new-cal-grant-010713.aspx

Protecting Children From Abuse And Neglect: Trends and Issues

Throughout the entire C –CFSR process, the Department of Social Services (DSS) sends quarterly data reports to the counties that summarize county performance on a series of outcome measures (a version of these and other related data are also available to the public online).
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2013/ssrv/child-neglect/child-neglect-080813.aspx

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.aspx

The 2015-16 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

(A course with online instruction also may contain a component whereby students interact with instructors in smaller discussion sections located in traditional classroom settings. Many universities increasingly are offering this type of hybrid course, including both online and on –site instruction.)
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2015/budget/higher-education/hed-budget-analysis-022715.aspx

The 2015-2016 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2015/budget/labor-contracts/labor-contracts-051515.aspx

The 2015-16 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Nonetheless, linking funding with enrollment serves an important state purpose because it (1) expresses the state ’s priority for student access and (2) connects funding with student –generated costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2015/budget/overview/budget-overview-2015.aspx