vania-janet/multiturn-rag-retrieval-data huggingface dataset:
Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending 
Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending 

Translate Our Website

This Google™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.

Choose your language:

×

Skip to main content

Policy Areas

Capital Outlay, Infrastructure
Criminal Justice
Economy and Taxes
Education
Environment and Natural Resources
Health and Human Services
Local Government
State Budget Condition
Transportation
Other Government Areas

Publications
The Budget
Propositions and Initiatives
Staff
Careers
About Us

 
Search
 

Tweet

LAO Contact
Michael Alferes
Sara Cortez

 See More Publications Like This

 

 Report in PDF

Brief
March 14, 2024

Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending

Introduction
Background
Assessment
Recommendations

Summary
County Offices of Education (COEs) Have Two Distinct Missions. COEs provide direct instruction to students in juvenile court and county community schools. These schools serve students who are placed in county juvenile facilities, on probation, referred by a probation department, or mandatorily expelled from their school district. COEs also provide oversight and support to school districts in their county. Some of these activities are required by law, while others are optional and vary across the state. COEs receive state funding primarily through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Similar to COEs’ two‑part mission, the LCFF has two main components—an alternative education grant based on the number of students attending juvenile court and county community schools and an operations grant based on the number of school districts and number of students in the county. COEs generally have flexibility to use their LCFF funding from either part of the formula for any purpose.
COEs Must Adopt Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs). To provide transparency regarding how LCFF funding is spent, COEs must annually adopt LCAPs for their spending on juvenile court and county community schools.
2024 Public Comments to Preliminary Applications
There is some potential for expanding the area past the youth track further up McGinnis Creek trail , but this may or may not be desirable due to resource impacts. Navajo Flats seems to have sufficient capacity for even large events, such as the New Year's day ride every year. We conclude that this may be a situation where " if it's not broken, don't fix it." With respect to the Upper Oso Campground improvement, this is clearly needed because the area was heavily damaged by storms during 2023. We understand that trail access to this area is limited past the first creek crossing, so the crossing should be addressed as part of the project. We are not very familiar with this area, so we would defer to other users who are. With respect to the Ortega trailhead improvement project, this has long been overdue. Because Ortega is an expert level trail we recommend making only limited primitive trailhead improvements with an emphasis on traffic safety. We do not support widening the trail to accommodate side by sides or other types of motorized use. Shared use by mountain bikes and hikers is appropriate for this type of trail. Equestrians who use the trail should be reminded that they may encounter mechanized users. As the only motorized trail on the ORD, Ortega trail is unique and should be preserved for appropriate use. This trail is a precious resource because very little expert level single track remains available . It is well established that this is a relatively low impact form of OHV use. With respect to the Gold Hill Campground improvement project, this has merit. There are few if any water sources in the area, and the campground is adjacent to the Piru Creek and Snowy trails, two of the best trails on the MPRD. Snowy and Piru Creek trails are expert level trails that will attract limited visitation by expert level motorcyclists seeking maximum challenge. These trails will need to have very sturdy width limiters to prevent SXSs from attempting to use the trails, with potentially disastrous results. Gold Hill Rd is currently restricted to highway licensed vehicles only. This effectively closes Gold Hill to most OHVs. There have been past discussions about creating a parallel route to Gold Hill that would be open to OHV's, but locating this route was problematic.
Progressions Program | VA Portland Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Two of these Veterans will be attending via teleconferencing for 75 percent of the program, of who would not otherwise be able to attend due to location. Many of these Veterans have been engaged in mental health services for years. Nearly all of them have gone through trauma processing, and are showing readiness to give back to others, and pursue holistic healing. The meetings occur on the VA Vancouver, WA campus on Wednesday evenings, and they meet for two hours weekly. 
There are three phases in this pilot with five areas of focus:

Phase 1 — revisiting grief & assessment. In this Phase, Veterans are consolidating the work they have done in mental health services, revisiting all that they have lost, grieving, and making room for new beginnings.
Phase 2 — progression from grief into whole-health coaching.
Phase 3 — Self-designed ceremony & welcome home ritual with community support. In this phase, through ceremony, and committed actions, Veterans are intentionally reintegrating into communities, and offering their gifts to others.

Growth Areas Addressed Throughout the Program:

Area 1 — Learning various types of meditation and their application to mind states and emotions.
Area 2 — Cultivating hope, willingness & confidence to engage in the spectrum of emotions from grief to joy, as a necessary factor for creating a sustainable mission, based on the gifts resulting from integration of invisible wounds.
Area 3 — Finding Mission and Purpose; recognizing one’s own potential because of the integration of the wounds and the confidence that results from that integration process.
Area 4 — Developing self-confidence, & confidence in one’s ability to use volition appropriately, leading to actions that align with the mission. These actions are marshaled and directed by creating a sustainable action plan via whole-health coaching.
Area 5 — Performing ceremony & ritual that aligns with the individual’s spiritual identity to support each phase as initiation and ordination.
	 

 Related resources
 

In this 12 minute video, Chaplain Rebecca Morris, VA Portland's Integrated Outpatient Mental Health Chaplain and Dr. Jaimie Lusk, PsyD, a psychologist on the VA Portland PTSD clinical team discuss CWTR.

This ~60 minute video highlights the various outpatient groups that are offered to Veterans through Chaplain Service.
CMD Privacy Policy | Cal Guard
The session cookies are used to facilitate the interaction between you and the fields in the form.
You can prevent cookies from being placed on your computer by accessing your browser’s preferences menu and deleting existing cookies. There also are commercial programs available to help you manage cookies. Before taking such steps, you should be aware that some websites may not work properly if you choose to block the placement of cookies on your computer. You will need to decide whether enabling cookies outweigh privacy concerns.
We strive in each instance to tell people who provide personal information to the CMD the purpose for which the information is collected. At the time of collection, we also strive to tell persons who are asked to provide personal information about the general uses that we will make of that information.
We tell people who provide personal information about their opportunity to review that information. The CMD allows individuals who provide personal information to review the information and contest its accuracy or completeness.
We only use or disclose personal information for the specified purposes, or purposes consistent with those purposes, unless we get the consent of the subject of the information, or unless required by law or regulation. The Public Records Act exists to ensure that government is open, and that the public has a right to have access to appropriate records and information possessed by state government. At the same time, there are exceptions in both state and federal law to the public’s right to access public records. These exceptions serve various needs including maintaining the privacy of individuals. In the event of a conflict between this Policy and the Public Records Act, the Information Practices Act or other law governing the disclosure of records, the applicable law will control. We use information security safeguards. We take reasonable precautions to protect the personal information collected or maintained by the CMD against loss, unauthorized access, and illegal use or disclosure. The CMD uses encryption software to protect the security of individuals’ personal information during transmission of such information through the CMD’s websites. Such personal information is stored by the CMD in secure locations. The CMD’s staff is trained on procedures for the management of personal information, including limitations on the release of information. Access to personal information is limited to those members of the CMD’s staff whose work requires such access.
2001 Budget Analysis:Employment Development Department
We note, however, that board actions are not binding on the Governor.
Pursuant to federal law, 85 percent of WIA funds ($629.9 million in federal funds in 2001-02) are allocated to Local Workforce Investment Boards (LWIBs,
formerly known as PICs). The remaining 15 percent of WIA funds ($94.5 million) may be used by the state for discretionary purposes, such as administration,
statewide initiatives, or competitive grants.
Current-Year Expenditures. In 2000-01, discretionary WIA funds totaled $94.5 million. With the exception of $15 million for the Caregiver Training
Initiative, the 2000-01 Governor's Budget included no specific WIA expenditure plan. Instead, the Governor, working with recommendations from the state
board, determined how WIA funds were allocated. In 2000-01, $21.7 million was used for administrative costs at EDD and the state board. The remaining
$72.8 million was used for various discretionary programs.
Figure 2 (see next page) shows estimated WIA expenditures in the current year, and a proposal by the administration to the state board for expenditures in the
budget year. As the figure shows, about $16 million is allocated to required WIA activities in both 2000-01 and 2001-02. These required activities include
technical assistance for LWIBs and certain programs for youth. We note, however, there is no federally mandated minimum spending threshold for these
activities and therefore the amount could be modified.
Budget-Year Expenditure Plan. Like the current-year allocation, the budget-year WIA discretionary funding is estimated to be $94.5 million. As shown in
Figure 2 (see next page), the proposal for 2001-02 allocates similar amounts for administration and statewide program expenditures. The remaining
$59.7 million is proposed for unspecified proposals, initiatives, and required activities.
In separate analyses, we indicate that the Legislature may wish to consider the option of using part of the WIA funds for (1) efforts to implement Proposition 36
and (2) a Los Angeles County Medicaid demonstration project.
Progressions Program | VA Portland Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Compassionate Warrior Training Program for Reintegration — Pilot Abstract
The Compassionate Warrior Training Pilot was birthed out of an identified need to help Veterans move from continuing to utilize acute and crisis mental health services, to greater engagement in their lives and communities. After listening to our outpatient mental health Veteran’s trauma stories as they have unfolded in the clinical-pastoral relationship, we analyzed using the interpretative framework of assessment. Our analysis revealed an ongoing need for reintegration spiritual programming. This pilot is in response to meet this reintegration programming need for reintegration spiritual programming and aligns with the VA ACCESS initiative by creating more space in the VA system. 
Rebecca Morris, MDiv., MHICS, CCC, is the granddaughter of a WWII infantry Veteran, and was raised by Vietnam Veterans. She has experienced the interpersonal impact of combat trauma, PTSD, and Moral Injury, and is committed to Preventive Ethics—breaking the cycle of shame, violent communication, and hurtful actions that continue to impact individuals, families, and communities. Her vision is to help Veterans rediscover their compassionate hearts, and find ways to embody what she calls is the medicine of these devastating invisible wounds so that they can safely & meaningfully integrate into their communities, post military service.
Compassionate Warrior Training is a 6-month program helping Veterans begin to realize that their “wound can become a gift,” and that they can engage in community and give back in service. There are 19 Veterans enrolled in the Compassionate Warrior Training Program. Two of these Veterans will be attending via teleconferencing for 75 percent of the program, of who would not otherwise be able to attend due to location. Many of these Veterans have been engaged in mental health services for years. Nearly all of them have gone through trauma processing, and are showing readiness to give back to others, and pursue holistic healing. The meetings occur on the VA Vancouver, WA campus on Wednesday evenings, and they meet for two hours weekly. 
There are three phases in this pilot with five areas of focus:

Phase 1 — revisiting grief & assessment.
2024 Public Comments to Preliminary Applications
Tere Messenger - 5/6/2024

 USFS - Sequoia National Forest

My comments/input apply to the requests made for the Kern River Ranger District (KRRD) portion of the SNF’s Grant Request and specifically to the Kern Plateau portion of their request. As a CA Green Sticker vehicle owner/user and a landowner in the northern portion of the Sequoia NF I am supportive of the Sequoia’s OHV Grant request if properly and consistently utilized. Access to this area (northeast portion of the Kern Plateau, Blackrock Station Area) of the OHV Trails and Roads have been inappropriate maintained by the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia. Specifically, many of the authorized CA OHV Grant Funds have not been or improper used. We don’t know if this lack of Staff, or to penalize the Property Owner’s, Cattle Permitees, Hunters, Fisherman, Recreationalists, Camper’s using the SNF Roads to access the Monache Meadow Area of the Inyo National Forest or who knows! The Kern River Ranger District has used a good portion of their CA OHV Grant Funds to “block” User created routes. In a real world this would be appropriate, however, had the KRRD fixed the basic problem (which they classified as a “trail”) aka the Monache Jeep Road. It is recommended – That the portion of the CA OHV funds requested by the KRRD be denied and the past “unused” funds be used to correct/fix issues on the Monache Jeep Road (34E38). Dion Salfen - 5/5/2024

 USFS - Shasta-Trinity National Forest

I am writing in full support of the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center's (MSAC) grant proposal for OHMVR funding. As an avid backcountry skier and snowmobiler in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, I rely on the information provided by the MSAC on a daily basis. They help keep me, my friends, and other outdoor enthusiasts informed as to current dangers in the snowpack, along with their educational outreach programs which are super helpful in gaining additional knowledge about snowmobiling safety and responsibilities.
Truck Chain Requirements | Caltrans
There is no room available at higher elevations to park trucks not equipped with chains.
What are the dates for studded snow tires?
Studded snow tires are permitted in California from November 1 until April 30 each year. During this time, studded tires are permitted in any location within the state. Studded snow tires are not considered tire traction devices and may not be used in lieu of chains.
If I have 4-wheel-drive, do I need to carry chains?
Yes. Even though weather conditions may not warrant the use of chains on 4-wheel-drive vehicles at a particular time, to enter a chain control area, you must have a set of chains (for one drive axle) for your vehicle in your possession. If conditions worsen or you have trouble controlling your vehicle, you must stop and install the chains.
If I have snow tires, do I need to carry chains?
Yes. Even though weather conditions may not warrant the use of chains on passenger vehicles equipped with snow tires at a particular time, to enter a chain control area, you must have a set of chains (one pair) for your vehicle in your possession. If conditions worsen or you have trouble controlling your vehicle, you must stop and install the chains.
If I have snow tires on a heavy-duty commercial vehicle, do I need to carry chains?
Yes. There is no exemption for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (over 6,500 pounds gross weight) equipped with snow tires. Chains must be installed on heavy-duty commercial vehicles whenever chain controls are posted.
If I have studded snow tires, do I need to carry chains?
Yes. Studded snow tires are not considered tire traction devices and may not be used in lieu of chains.
Is “all-wheel drive” the same as 4-wheel drive?
Yes. Even though all-wheel drive systems may differ mechanically from conventional 4- wheel drive systems, for the purposes of chain control, all-wheel drive is considered the same as 4-wheel drive.
The manufacturer of my vehicle recommends that chains not be installed on it. Do I still have to put on chains?
Yes.
Bill Text - AB-132 Postsecondary education trailer bill.
(4)These funds shall be used for those courses that have the highest demand, fill quickly, and are prerequisites for many different degrees.15.Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (16):(a)$22,929,000 is available for the following purposes:(1)Funds shall be allocated for programs that target investments in priority and emergent
	 sectors, including statewide and/or regional centers, hubs, collaborative communities, advisory bodies, and short-term grants. Short-term grants may include industry-driven regional education and training, Responsive Incumbent Worker Training, and Job Development Incentive Training. Funds allocated pursuant to this provision may be used to provide substantially similar services in support of the Strong Workforce Program.(2)Funds applied to performance-based training shall be matched by a minimum of $1 contributed by private businesses or industry for each $1 of state funds. The chancellor shall consider the level of involvement and financial commitments of business and industry in making awards for performance-based training.(3)Up to 10 percent may be allocated for state-level technical assistance, including statewide network leadership, organizational development, coordination, and information and support services.(b)$248,000,000 shall be available to support the Strong Workforce Program pursuant to Part 54.5 (commencing with Section 88820) of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code.16.(a)$81,000 of the funds appropriated in Schedule (17) shall be used to support
	 the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Transfer Pathway program, which helps develop transfer guarantee agreements that help facilitate a smooth transition for students from the California Community Colleges to partnered HBCU institutions.(b)(1)$698,000 of the funds appropriated in Schedule (17) shall be used to support transfer and articulation projects and common course numbering projects.(2)Funding provided to community college districts shall directly offset any costs claimed by community college districts to be mandates pursuant to Chapter 737 of
	 the Statutes of 2004.17.
Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2008-12 | Internal Revenue Service
Thus, if the agency has accredited or otherwise authorized a person to use energy performance measurement methods approved by the agency for use in determining whether the state’s energy efficiency standards are satisfied, the person so accredited or authorized qualifies as an eligible certifier. (8) A manufactured home is a dwelling unit constructed in accordance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (24 C.F.R. 3280). (9) A qualified energy efficient home is a dwelling unit that qualifies for the credit under § 45L. See section 2.01 of this notice for the requirements that a dwelling unit must satisfy to qualify for the credit. (10) A reference dwelling unit is a dwelling unit that is similar in technical specifications and design to the dwelling unit constructed by the eligible contractor except that— (a) The reference dwelling unit is constructed in accordance with the minimum standards of Chapter 4 of the 2004 IECC Supplement; (b) The reference dwelling unit’s air conditioners have a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 13, measured in accordance with 10 C.F.R. 430.23(m); and (c) The reference dwelling unit’s heat pumps have a SEER of 13 and a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) of 7.7, measured in accordance with 10 C.F.R. 430.23(m). SECTION 5. SOFTWARE PROGRAMS .01 In General. The Internal Revenue Service will create and maintain a public list of software programs that may be used to calculate energy consumption for purposes of providing a certification under section 3 of this notice. This list of approved software may be found at: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/article/0,,id=155445,00.html. .02 Requirements for Software Programs To Be Included on the Internal Revenue Service List.
Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2008-12 | Internal Revenue Service
Thus, if the agency has accredited or otherwise authorized a person to use energy performance measurement methods approved by the agency for use in determining whether the state’s energy efficiency standards are satisfied, the person so accredited or authorized qualifies as an eligible certifier. (8) A manufactured home is a dwelling unit constructed in accordance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (24 C.F.R. 3280). (9) A qualified energy efficient manufactured home is a dwelling unit that qualifies for the credit under section 45L. See section 2.01 of this notice for the requirements that a dwelling unit must satisfy to qualify for the credit. (10) A reference dwelling unit is a dwelling unit that is similar in technical specifications and design to the manufactured home produced by the eligible contractor except that— (a) The reference dwelling unit is constructed in accordance with the minimum standards of Chapter 4 of the 2004 IECC Supplement; (b) The reference dwelling unit’s air conditioners have a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 13, measured in accordance with 10 C.F.R. 430.23(m); and (c) The reference dwelling unit’s heat pumps have a SEER of 13 and a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) of 7.7, measured in accordance with 10 C.F.R. 430.23(m). SECTION 6. SOFTWARE PROGRAMS .01 In General. The Internal Revenue Service will create and maintain a public list of software programs that may be used to calculate energy consumption for purposes of providing certifications under sections 3 and 4 of this notice. This list of approved software may be found at: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/article/0,,id=155445,00.html. .02 Requirements for Software Programs To Be Included on the Internal Revenue Service List.