October 2015 Volume 35 No. 22 LAO Issues Final Report on 2015-16 State Budget 2015-16 Per-Diem Rates Set by IRS for Travel Expenses By the Way . . . CalPERS Annual Actuarial Report Delayed By the Way . . . Update on CalPERS Income Sources of Public Employee Pensions First Wave of Excess CalSTRS Contributions on the Way By the Way . . . Social Security Wage Base Unchanged By the Way . . . U.S. Department of Education Releases Report on American Indian Education Ask SSC . . . Are Walk-On Coaches Entitled to Sick Leave Under AB 1522?
October 2015 Volume 35 No. 21 September State Revenues Pacing Above Forecast State Chancellor Brice Harris Announces Retirement Top Legislative Issues for 2015—Wrap Up Concurrent Enrollment Expansion Bill Signed By the Way . . . California “Fair Pay” Law Signed by Governor Brown By the Way . . . California Joins 16 Other States In the Council of Chief State School Officers initiative to “Support and Expand Career Technical Education and Career Pathways.” Fourth Quarter Lottery Apportionment Ask SSC . . . Can You Answer Some Questions Regarding Reducing and/or Eliminating Classified Positions? By the Way . . . CDIAC Presenting Disclosure Policies Webinar
October 2015 Volume 35 No. 20 Top Legislative Issues for 2015—October 2, 2015 Ask SSC . . . Is the CASH School Facilities Bond on the November Ballot? UCLA Says Expect a Healthy Economy for Several Years Ask SSC . . . Is There Guidance on Project Contractors and Consultants Who Need to Be DIR-Registered Under SB 854? Ask SSC . . . Are There New Rules for Independent Contractors? Second Proposition 30 Extension Initiative Submitted to the Attorney General Increased Penalties for Noncompliance with IRS Reporting Requirements BOG Approves System Budget Request for 2016-17 August General Fund Revenues Tracking Forecast Facilities Bond Initiative Now Eligible for the November 2016 Election