An Initial Look at Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Local Government Fiscal Condition

May 12, 2021 - The picture will beco me more clear next year when the Legislature considers the state ’s 2022 ‑ 23 b udget after the SCO has published local governments ’ 2019 ‑20 financial data and clearer still when the Legislature considers the state ’s 2023 ‑ 24 b udget after the SCO has published local governments ’ 2020 ‑21 financial data.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4428

How Has COVID-19 Affected Renters and Homeowners?

Jan 19, 2021 - Although the exact amount of unpaid rent in the state is unknown, researchers have attempted to estimate this amount to shed light on how the pandemic has affected renter households and thereby help inform any policy response.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4312

The 2022-23 Budget: The Governor's Housing Plan

Feb 14, 2022 - As the impact of recent budget augmentations and policy changes start to come to light, this will better position the Legislature to determine where continued actions are necessary and help guide the state ’s long ‑term fiscal strategy in addressing housing development and affordability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4535