The 2024-25 Budget: Sustainable Funding for the Department of Pesticide Regulation

Mar 5, 2024 - For instance, a single tax rate is easier for the state to administer and offers a more predictable revenue stream. It  also is simpler and more predictable for the entities that pay the tax. A flat increase also aligns with the recommendations in the independent contractor ’s report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4873

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Mar 19, 2021 - For example, should there be a sunset date for tax exemptions on midsized  businesses? Adopt a Tax Package That Raises Sufficient Revenues to Pay for Desired Expenditures. To address the ongoing structural imbalance, we recommend the Legislature adopt a tax structure for TSCA that aligns with its expenditure priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4406

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Sep 12, 2024 - Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan Directs Nearly All Cap-and-Trade Discretionary Spending to Offset General Fund Reductions.  The budget package assumes a total of $5.8  billion in expenditures from GGRF in 2024 ‑25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4928

The 2024-25 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan

Feb 20, 2024 - The  Legislature has flexibility around how it is able to direct GGRF revenues because the program was authorized in a way that is akin to a tax, meaning the funds can legally be used for broad purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4847

The 2025-26 Budget: Various California Air Resources Board Proposals

Feb 24, 2025 - However, in our view, such processes are not an adequate substitute for decisions made by the Legislature, which is the state’s elected body charged with determining overall state fee and expenditure policies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4980

Cap-And-Trade Auction Update and GGRF Projections

Dec 6, 2021 - Under alternative revenue scenarios, the amount available for discretionary expenditures and a reserve would range from $1.2  billion to $3  billion. By comparison, the approved discretionary cap‑and‑trade expenditure plan is $1.5 billion in 2021‑22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4480

The 2024-25 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4847

The 2023-24 Budget: Improving Legislative Oversight of CalFire’s Emergency Fire Protection Budget

May 1, 2023 - Corresponding to this change, we recommend the administration reduce the amount it budgets for the E ‑Fund to reflect this more modest scope by basing it on the average of previous years of just unplanned expenditures rather than on all E ‑Fund expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4765

CalFacts 2024 [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2024 - CalFacts presents a wide range of facts and trends about the state's economy, finances, and programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4942

The 2023-24 Budget: Crafting Climate, Resources, and Environmental Budget Solutions

Feb 22, 2023 - For instance, Californians who do not file taxes—including some lower‑income households—cannot benefit from the tax credits provided through the federal ZEV incentive program, but are eligible for rebates from the state’s program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4692