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California Legislative Analyst's Office.
California state government agency

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‘Larger Than Anticipated’: California Admits It Botched Deficit Estimation By $5B
In an update to California’s fiscal 2026-2027 budget outlook Wednesday, a new report released by the state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) admitted it botched the deficit estimate by roughly $5 billion…
Reporting · 1 source · Jul 2, 2026Read itThe journal
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About California Legislative Analyst's Office
The Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO), located in Sacramento, California, is a nonpartisan government agency that has provided fiscal and policy advice to the California Legislature since 1941. Sometimes referred to as the "eyes and ears" of the Legislature, the office is known for analyzing the state budget with the aim of making government programs more effective and less costly.
Everything about California Legislative Analyst's Office →- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Sacramento
- Inception
- 1941
- Website
- http://www.lao.ca.gov/