Review of the Funding Determination Process for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools [Publication Details]

Feb 29, 2024 - In this report, we analyze the funding determination process for nonclassroom-based charter schools and make recommendations to improve the process. In addition, we highlight several key issues related to oversight of charter schools and provide recommendations for the Legislature to consider. This report is in response to a request of the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4870

The 2025-26 Budget: California Military Department—STARBASE Classroom Building

Feb 20, 2025 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4976

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Background Initiative Aims to Provide Systemwide Access to Online Courses. The Online Education Initiative (OEI) consists of several projects, including a common course management system for colleges, resources to help faculty design high ‑quality online courses, and the California Virtual Campus Exchange.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Feb 16, 2021 - This report analyzes the Governor’s major budget proposals for the community colleges, covering base apportionments, enrollment, students’ basic needs, online tools, apprenticeships and work-based learning, instructional materials, and faculty professional development.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4372

Whether or Not to Tap Reserves to Solve Estimated Budget Problem Emerges as Key Fiscal Decision Facing California’s Legislature

Apr 19, 2023 - Other downturns, such as the 2001 so-called dot-com recession, had severe fiscal implications while inflicting somewhat milder economic damage. The 2008 Great Recession had brutal effects on both the state ’s economy and budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4762

Overview of Diversity Efforts in the Film Tax Credit Program

May 1, 2025 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5036

Peace officer use of force. [Ballot]

Oct 12, 2021 - The measure requires agencies that employ peace officers to prominently display a link on their websites to report officer misconduct and to maintain 24 hour telephone hotlines for the reporting of officer misconduct.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-010

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Jun 23, 2025 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5058

An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

The 2025-26 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan

Feb 12, 2025 - CARB has indicated that it is discussing linking California ’s cap ‑and ‑trade program with the program in Washington state. Such action could affect allowance prices in both states as they come into alignment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4960