Posts by Annie

04 Oct

Waste, Fraud, & Mismanagement

City of Los Angeles Wipes Out Annual Liability Claims Budget in First Three Months of Fiscal Year

• October 4, 2024
• By Annie

The city of Los Angeles has surpassed its annual $87 million liability claims budget in just the third month of the new fiscal year, Ci...

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27 Sep

Public Opinion Poll

State Wastes Tax Dollars, 93 Percent of Californians Say

• September 27, 2024
• By Annie

The vast majority of Californians believe the state and federal governments waste their tax dollars, according to a Public Policy Insti...

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13 Sep

Legislative Update

Governor Signs Bill to Allow Electronic Signatures on Property Tax Documents

• September 13, 2024
• By Annie

Governor Gavin Newsom announced September 12 that he has signed AB 1879 (Gipson), which streamlines local property tax filing by author...

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06 Sep

Waste, Fraud, & Mismanagement

San Diego Alters Contract Spending Limits by Millions Without Required Approval, Audit Finds

• September 6, 2024
• By Annie

San Diego’s city government altered contract spending limits by at least $15 million without required City Council approval, the city a...

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30 Aug

Elections

More Than 470 Local Tax and Bond Measures to Be Decided in November Election

• August 30, 2024
• By Annie

In the November election, California voters will decide the fate of at least 470 local tax and bond measures, with that number expected...

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23 Aug

CDTFA

Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing Reveals Business Owners’ Frustration With Sales Tax Burden

• August 27, 2024
• By Annie

The California Department of Tax Administration held its annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights hearing August 22 and heard from 30 taxpayers...

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16 Aug

CalTax

CalTax Files Suit Challenging State’s Retroactive Tax Increase

• August 16, 2024
• By Annie

The California Taxpayers Association filed suit August 15 to challenge a retroactive tax increase that violates the rights of companies...

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26 Jul

CalTax

California State Archives Releases Oral Interview With David R. Doerr

• July 26, 2024
• By Annie

New details and a behind-the-scenes look at the implementation of Proposition 13, the early days of California’s unitary wars, and tax ...

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12 Jul

Property Tax

Schools and Local Government to Receive More Property Tax Revenue as Assessed Values Increase Throughout the State

• July 12, 2024
• By Annie

Property tax revenue is set to increase throughout the state, as county assessors are reporting significant increases in the assessed v...

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28 Jun

Legislative Update

Internet Taxes Approved by Senate

• June 28, 2024
• By Annie

Two bills to impose new taxes on electronic commerce advanced in the Senate this week despite concerns raised by technology platforms a...

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