Summary of LAO Findings and Recommendations on the 2011-12 Budget

Advise the board to maximize the use of technology, such as the online submission of data and emailing information to licensees. More fully utilizing this technology should enable the board to reduce staff workload associated with mailing and processing hardcopy forms. 1-27-11 Increased federal funds Adopt Governor’s January budget proposal to augment the program by $84 million in federal funds and revert $20 million to the General Fund (GF) from SBLGP in 2011-12.
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Summary of LAO Findings and Recommendations on the 2012-13 Budget

Instead, we recommend various changes that would repeal only the most expensive requirements while maintaining other provisions that are less costly and linked to the receipt of federal funds. 5-02-12
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Summary of LAO Findings and Recommendations on the 2013-14 Budget

Reject Governor's January proposals to (1) earmark $10 million each for UC and CSU and up to $16.9 million for CCC to develop new online courses and (2) purchase a CCC learning management system. Achieve similar policy objectives using primarily existing resources.
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Summary of LAO Findings and Recommendations on the 2013-14 Budget

For GR mandate, could consider strengthening offset language by linking to future funding increases under the Governor's proposed K-12 funding formula. Recommend adopting the Governor's proposal to modify BIP requirements. 3-21-13 Various changes to FGP and and Charter School Revolving Loan Fund.
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Summary of LAO Findings and Recommendations on the 2013-14 Budget

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