The 2016-17 Budget: Local Government Mandates--Reasonable Reimbursement Methodology

Mar 17, 2016 - The administration has voiced similar concerns for other mandates through written comments to the CSM in the past. (In some cases, the CSM rejected RRM proposals because the administration had expressed concerns they were not “cost efficient. ”) As noted above, any RRM proposal must use cost information from one of three sources: a representative sample of eligible claimants, information provided by local government associations, or other projections of local costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3395

Overview of Special Education in California - What is Special Education? [Video]

[Video] Search LAO Videos Overview of Special Education in California December 12, 2016 In this series of four animated videos, Fiscal and Policy Analyst Ryan Anderson  covers key aspects of special education in California.
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Overview of Special Education in California - Who Receives Special Education? [Video]

[Video] Search LAO Videos Overview of Special Education in California December 12, 2016 In this series of four animated videos, Fiscal and Policy Analyst Ryan Anderson  covers key aspects of special education in California.
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Overview of Special Education in California - How is Special Education Organized? [Video]

[Video] Search LAO Videos Overview of Special Education in California December 12, 2016 In this series of four animated videos, Fiscal and Policy Analyst Ryan Anderson  covers key aspects of special education in California.
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Overview of Special Education in California - How is Special Education Funded? [Video]

[Video] Search LAO Videos Overview of Special Education in California December 12, 2016 In this series of four animated videos, Fiscal and Policy Analyst Ryan Anderson  covers key aspects of special education in California.
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How Small Is Too Small? An Analysis of School District Consolidation - How Small Is Too Small? An Analysis of School District Consolidation [Video]

An Analysis of School District Consolidation [Video] Search LAO Videos How Small Is Too Small? An Analysis of School District Consolidation May 2, 2011 In this webcast (approximately 10 minutes), analyst Rachel Ehlers discusses the LAO report How Small Is Too Small?
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The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - The department has also stated that it intends to build out the Provider Directory ’s functions over time to include a portal in which consumers and their families can search for providers based on their location and preferences such as language.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - By definition, with early action items, the Legislature has less time to understand the proposals, voice its concerns, and ensure necessary changes are incorporated. Consequently, when adopting an early action proposal, the Legislature should have sufficient information from the administration to be reasonably assured the proposal will achieve its stated goals.
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