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Cal Facts 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
State and Local Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Health and Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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LEGISLATIVE ANALYST’S OFFICE
www.lao.ca.gov | (916) 445-4656
Legislative Analyst
Mac Taylor
State and Local Finance Health and Human Services
Carolyn Chu Mark C. Newton
Ginni Bella Navarre
Justin Garosi
Ann Hollingshead Chas Alamo
Seth Kerstein Jackie Barocio
Ryan Miller Ben Johnson
Lourdes Morales Brian Metzker
Nick Schroeder Ryan Millendez
Brian Uhler Sonja Petek
Brian Weatherford Ryan Woolsey
Education Corrections, Transportation,
Jennifer Kuhn and Environment
Ryan Anderson Anthony Simbol
Edgar Cabral Brian Brown
Jason Constantouros Drew Soderborg
Sara Cortez
Ross Brown
Kenneth Kapphahn
Rachel Ehlers
Amy Li
Paul Golaszewski
Lisa Qing
Helen Kerstein
Paul Steenhausen
Luke Koushmaro
Anita Lee
Shawn Martin
Caitlin O’Neil
Administration, Information Services, and Support
Sarah Kleinberg Tina McGee
Sarah Barkman Izet Arriaga
Patt Kregelo Sarah Scanlon
Michael Greer Jim Stahley
Vu Chu Anthony Lucero
Mohammed Mohammed Saeed
Rima Seiilova-Olson
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S TAT E A N D LO CA L F I N A N C E
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California's 17 Million Jobs Spread Across Many Sectors
2018
20%
10
High Concentration of
Motion Picture, Farm, and Web Search Jobs
Share of All U.S. Jobs by Sector
California Rest of U.S.
52% Motion Pictures
47% Farming
38% Web Search & Internet Publishing
27% Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
21% Social Assistance
11% All Jobs
Key Sectors Vary Across Regions of California
Regional Share of Statewide Jobs in All Sectors
23% 46% 6% 6%
Bay Area Greater Greater San Joaquin
Los Angeles Sacramento Valley
Regional Share of Statewide Jobs in Key Sectors
Professional &
Technical Transportation &
Warehousing
Information State Farming
Government
36% 37% 55% 22% 50%
California Incomes Higher Than U.S.
Household Income, 2016
Median
$64,000 California
$55,000 U.S.
Top 10 Percent
$314,000
$265,000
Incomes Vary Across Regions of the State
Bottom 10%, Median, and Top 10% Household Incomes
$404,000
$86,000 Bay Area
$313,000
$65,000 Central Coast
$298,000
$61,000 Greater Los Angeles
$296,000
$66,000 San Diego
$267,000
$61,000 Greater Sacramento
$216,000
$48,000 San Joaquin Valley
Incomes Also Vary Across Occupations
Hourly Wages in Common Occupations
100,000 workers
Food Prep
Nurses Lawyers Doctors
Secretaries
Accountants
Cashiers
10 30 50 70 90 $110
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Housing Is Very Expensive in California
Median Housing Costs in 50 Largest U.S. Cities, 2018
Rent (2 Bedroom) Home Price
$3,000 1,500 500 200,000 600,000 $1,200,000
San Francisco San Francisco
San Jose San Jose
Oakland Oakland
Los Angeles
San Diego
California $1,850 San Diego
Long Beach
Los Angeles Long Beach
California $542,000
Sacramento
Sacramento
Since 1990, Fresno
and Sacramento
have added housing
at twice the annual
rate of California
Fresno
coastal cities
Fresno
Sacramento
CA Coast
0.5 1.5%
Fresno
8
Rest U .S .
4
CA Coast
1990 2017
Decades of limited home building in
California's coastal cities, as shown
by the comparison of building permits
(per 1,000 residents) above, has led to a
housing shortage.
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California's Population Has Gotten Older Since 1990
Share of Population in Each Age Range
Age
1990
100
Retirees
65+ In 1990, young adults were a
large share of the population.
This meant the labor force was
large relative to the overall
50 population.
Prime Working Age
25 to 64
Kids and Young Adults
0 to 24
5 10%
2017
100
This large cohort now is at or
nearing retirment age. As a
result, the labor force is Kids now are a smaller
becoming relatively smaller. share in large part
because women are
having fewer children.
2.5
50
1.8
1990 2017
5 10%
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Overview of California's Tax System
The state government raises about two-thirds of tax revenue in California.
In 2016-17, taxes in California raised a total of about $210 billion—equal to nearly 10%
of the economy. State government collected almost two-thirds of these taxes. The chart breaks Personal Income Tax Sales Tax Property Tax
out each tax by source. For example, the biggest source of personal income tax revenue is
wage and salary income.
State Government Taxes Local Government Taxes
$100 Million
Personal Income Tax Property Tax
Residential Housing (Owner-Occupied)
Wages and Salaries
Residential Housing (Not Owner-Occupied)
Business Income
Commercial/Industrial
Capital Gains
Other
Dividends, Interest, and Rent
Sales and Use Tax
Retirement Income Other
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers and Gas Stations
Corporation Tax
Corporations
Other
Other Entities
Bars/Restaurants and Food/Beverage Stores
Fuel Taxes
Gasoline
Diesel Home Goods Stores, Construction, and Real Estate
Other State Taxes Wholesalers
Insurance Tobacco
General Merchandise Stores
Alcohol
Manufacturing
Other Local Taxes Clothing Stores
Vehicle License Fee
Hotels Business Taxes
Property Transfer
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Overview of California's Tax System
The state government raises about two-thirds of tax revenue in California.
In 2016-17, taxes in California raised a total of about $210 billion—equal to nearly 10%
of the economy. State government collected almost two-thirds of these taxes. The chart breaks Personal Income Tax Sales Tax Property Tax
out each tax by source. For example, the biggest source of personal income tax revenue is
wage and salary income.
State Government Taxes Local Government Taxes
$100 Million
Personal Income Tax Property Tax
Residential Housing (Owner-Occupied)
Wages and Salaries
Residential Housing (Not Owner-Occupied)
Business Income
Commercial/Industrial
Capital Gains
Other
Dividends, Interest, and Rent
Sales and Use Tax
Retirement Income Other
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers and Gas Stations
Corporation Tax
Corporations
Other
Other Entities
Bars/Restaurants and Food/Beverage Stores
Fuel Taxes
Gasoline
Diesel Home Goods Stores, Construction, and Real Estate
Other State Taxes Wholesalers
Insurance Tobacco
General Merchandise Stores
Alcohol
Manufacturing
Other Local Taxes Clothing Stores
Vehicle License Fee
Hotels Business Taxes
Property Transfer
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Overview of California's Major Tax Rates Sales Tax
The sales tax rate varies significantly throughout the state because California local governments
Personal Income Tax can levy additional sales tax rates.
Effective Rates for 2017
Percent of Population as of January 1, 2018
Rate
12%
7.25% In at least part of 26 counties, the rate is 7.25%
10
7.26-7.749
Single Filers
7.75
8
Joint Filers
7.76-8.25
6
8.26-9.24 Over half of Californians live where
the rate is either 7.75% or 9.5%.
9.25
4
9.5
2
9.51-10.25 Rate exceeds 9.5% in parts of Contra Costa, Alameda, and
Los Angeles Counties. Eight cities in Los Angeles County have the
highest rate in the state (10.25%).
200,000 400,000 600,000 $800,000
5 10 15 20 25 30%
Property Tax
Average Effective Tax Rate by Purchase Year Other Tax Rates
The State Constitution sets the tax rate on real property at 1%. That rate, however, is applied
to the assessed value of the house, which equals the initial purchase price grown by a maximum Corporations Insurance
of 2% per year. Because housing prices have historically grown faster than 2%, homeowners 8.84% of corporate income 2.35% on insurance premiums
who have been in their homes longer tend to pay lower effective tax rates (tax rate as a share
of the home's market value).
Gasoline
1975 $0.46/gallon Distilled Spirits
Diesel $0.039 per 1.5 oz drink
1980 $0.36/gallon plus
5.75% sales tax
1985
Cigaretttes Beer
1990
$2.87/pack $0.019 per 12 oz drink
1995
2000
Other Tobacco Products Wine
2005 $3.37/pack equivalent $0.008 per 5 oz drink
($0.012 for sparkling)
2010
2015
2018
0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00%
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Overview of California's Major Tax Rates Sales Tax
The sales tax rate varies significantly throughout the state because California local governments
Personal Income Tax can levy additional sales tax rates.
Effective Rates for 2017
Percent of Population as of January 1, 2018
Rate
12%
7.25% In at least part of 26 counties, the rate is 7.25%
10
7.26-7.749
Single Filers
7.75
8
Joint Filers
7.76-8.25
6
8.26-9.24 Over half of Californians live where
the rate is either 7.75% or 9.5%.
9.25
4
9.5
2
9.51-10.25 Rate exceeds 9.5% in parts of Contra Costa, Alameda, and
Los Angeles Counties. Eight cities in Los Angeles County have the
highest rate in the state (10.25%).
200,000 400,000 600,000 $800,000
5 10 15 20 25 30%
Property Tax
Average Effective Tax Rate by Purchase Year Other Tax Rates
The State Constitution sets the tax rate on real property at 1%. That rate, however, is applied
to the assessed value of the house, which equals the initial purchase price grown by a maximum Corporations Insurance
of 2% per year. Because housing prices have historically grown faster than 2%, homeowners 8.84% of corporate income 2.35% on insurance premiums
who have been in their homes longer tend to pay lower effective tax rates (tax rate as a share
of the home's market value).
Gasoline
1975 $0.46/gallon Distilled Spirits
Diesel $0.039 per 1.5 oz drink
1980 $0.36/gallon plus
5.75% sales tax
1985
Cigarettes Beer
1990
$2.87/pack $0.019 per 12 oz drink
1995
2000
Other Tobacco Products Wine
2005 $3.37/pack equivalent $0.008 per 5 oz drink
($0.012 for sparkling)
2010
2015
2018
0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00%
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1122
Revenue Volatility Budget Reserves
The personal income tax (PIT) is the state's largest single revenue source, supporting over In order to address revenue volatility, the voters passed Proposition 2 in 2014. Proposition 2
two-thirds of the General Fund (the state's main operating account). As shown below, the PIT takes volatile revenues off the table in good economic years so that they can be used to reduce
has grown substantially since the most recent recession. the need for cuts in bad economic years.
Billions of 2018-19 Dollars
Hypothetical Spending Hypothetical Spending
$100 Without Budget Reserves With Budget Reserves
PIT
80 ...which can be used
to reduce the need
Historically, the state Under Proposition 2, for budget cuts in the
60 spent nearly all its revenue the state is saving next recession.
in expansion years... some of its revenue
...which led to large during the expansion...
budget cuts when
40
Sales and Use Tax revenues dropped
off in a recession.
20
Corporation Tax
Revenue raised from 2008-09 through 2018-19 (estimated).
+28% year-over-year PIT growth in 1999-00
The PIT is highly volatile, which
has in the past led to large
increases in spending in good
economic times and the need to
1996-97 2018-19
make large cuts in bad economic
times.
-26% year-over-year decline in 2001-02
The PIT is about five times more volatile than personal income. About 40% of the volatility comes
As a percent of General Fund
from choices about which types of income to include in the tax base. Another 40% comes
revenues, budget reserves have
from the state's progressive rate structure. And the remaining volatility comes from tax credits
grown substantially since the
and deductions. 16.8%
voters passed Proposition 2.
15.2%
20%
Credits and
40%
Deductions 9.4%
Graduated Rate
6.2%
40% Structure
3.7%
Definition of PIT
Base
Volatility of Volatility of PIT 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Personal Income
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Revenue Volatility Budget Reserves
The personal income tax (PIT) is the state's largest single revenue source, supporting over In order to address revenue volatility, the voters passed Proposition 2 in 2014. Proposition 2
two-thirds of the General Fund (the state's main operating account). As shown below, the PIT takes volatile revenues off the table in good economic years so that they can be used to reduce
has grown substantially since the most recent recession. the need for cuts in bad economic years.
Billions of 2018-19 Dollars
Hypothetical Spending Hypothetical Spending
$100 Without Budget Reserves With Budget Reserves
PIT
80 ...which can be used
to reduce the need
Historically, the state Under Proposition 2, for budget cuts in the
60 spent nearly all its revenue the state is saving next recession.
in expansion years... some of its revenue
...which led to large during the expansion...
budget cuts when
40
Sales and Use Tax revenues dropped
off in a recession.
20
Corporation Tax
Revenue raised from 2008-09 through 2018-19 (estimated).
+28% year-over-year PIT growth in 1999-00
The PIT is highly volatile, which
has in the past led to large
increases in spending in good
economic times and the need to
1996-97 2018-19
make large cuts in bad economic
times.
-26% year-over-year decline in 2001-02
The PIT is about five times more volatile than personal income. About 40% of the volatility comes
As a percent of General Fund
from choices about which types of income to include in the tax base. Another 40% comes
revenues, budget reserves have
from the state's progressive rate structure. And the remaining volatility comes from tax credits
grown substantially since the
and deductions. 16.8%
voters passed Proposition 2.
15.2%
20%
Credits and
40%
Deductions 9.4%
Graduated Rate
6.2%
40% Structure
3.7%
Definition of PIT
Base
Volatility of Volatility of PIT 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Personal Income
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State Budget Is Focused on Education... ...and Health and Human Services Programs
Total General Fund and Special Fund Spending in 2018-19—$197 Billion
Education Health and Human Services
Medi-Cal
K-12 Education
CalWORKs
In-Home
Supportive Services
OtherHealthand
Human Services
SSI/SSP
Developmental
Child Care and
Services
California Preschool
California Community University StateHospitals
State
Colleges of California
University
Courts and Criminal Justice Other
Financial Aid
Other
Financial
Transportation Natural Resources
Students
Includes:
Forestry StateandLocalCorrections
Other
and Fire • Retiree Health and
California
Dental Benefits
Highway
Patrol • Tax Administration
Roads, Highways, and Mass Transit Air Quality Water,
Fish, and • Homeowner’s
and Toxics Tax Exemption
Wildlife
Other
DMV Recycing Parks and Courts Criminal
and Recovery C F o i n s s h e , rv a a n tio d n Justice
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State Budget Is Focused on Education... ...and Health and Human Services Programs
Total General Fund and Special Fund Spending in 2018-19—$197 Billion
Education Health and Human Services
Medi-Cal
K-12 Education
CalWORKs
In-Home
Supportive Services
Other Health and
Human Services
SSI/SSP
Developmental
Child Care and
Services
California Preschool
California Community University State Hospitals
State
Colleges of California
University
Courts and Criminal Justice Other
Financial Aid
Other
Financial
Transportation Natural Resources
Students
Includes:
Forestry State and Local Corrections
Other
and Fire • Retiree Health and
California
Dental Benefits
Highway
Patrol • Tax Administration
Roads, Highways, and Mass Transit Air Quality Water,
Fish, and • Homeowner’s
and Toxics Tax Exemption
Wildlife
Other
DMV Recycing Parks and Courts Criminal
and Recovery C F o i n s s h e , r v a a n tio d n Justice
State and Local Finance 1155
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Highlights of the State-Local Fiscal Relationship
The past 40 years in California have seen significant changes in the fiscal relationship between the
state and local government. Below we highlight the major events that have altered the state-local
fiscal relationship since 1978. We organize the major events around key themes that have emerged
over the past four decades.
Major Milestones in the State-Local Fiscal Relationship
Affects Property Taxes Changes Vote Requirements
Provides State Funding
Redevelopment
for Services and Mandates
Proposition 13 (1978)
Limits property tax rates to 1%,
cutting local government property tax Redevelopment Dissolution (2011)
revenue by over half. Establishes vote Legislation between 2011 and 2015
requirement for certain taxes. unwound redevelopment.
2011 Realignment
Proposition 4 (1979)
Major shift in authority from
Sets annual state and local
state to counties for criminal
spending caps. Requires
justice programs and funding
state to reimburse local
responsibility for other programs.
governments for some state
mandates.
1991 Realignment
Major shift in authority from Proposition 26 (2010)
state to counties for some Broadens definition of
health and human services taxes to include some
programs. additional fees and charges.
Proposition 22 (2010)
Proposition 172 (1993) Reduces state’s authority
Imposes half-cent sales tax to use or redirect state fuel
for local public safety programs. and local property taxes.
Proposition 218 (1996)
Limits local government
authority to impose certain
Proposition 1A (2004)
taxes, fees, and assessments.
Restricts state from reducing
local property tax, sales tax,
and vehicle license fee revenues.
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Revenue Sources for Local Government
Counties, cities, and special districts rely on four main revenue sources: federal and state grants,
property taxes, user charges and fees, and other taxes and revenues.
2016-17
Federal and
State Grants
Other Taxes
and Revenues Property
Taxes
User Charges
Other Taxes
and Fees
and Revenues
Special
Districts
$52.5 Billion
Property Taxes Cities
$78 Billion
UUsseerr CChhaarrggeess
aanndd FFeeeess
Counties
$69.2 Billion
Federal and
State Grants
Property
User Charges Taxes
and Fees Federal and
State Grants
Other Taxes
and Revenues
• Cities and special districts receive a significant share of their funding from various user charges
and fees. They use these funds to pay for electricity, water, and other municipal services.
• Counties receive nearly half of their revenue from the state and federal government and must
spend these funds for specific purposes, primarily health and human services.
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Services Delivered by Local Government
Counties, cities, and special districts
use their revenues to deliver services
State Population Living in Cities
to the residents living in their jurisdiction.
and Unincorporated Areas of State
• Countywide Services. California’s 58 counties
provide state-specified health and human services
programs for all individuals in a county. They also
provide countywide services, such as jail, district
attorney, assessor, and elections. Unincorporated
Areas of Counties
• Municipal Services. Local governments provide
a variety of municipal services—primarily police
and fire, but also public works, parks, and others.
Cities, counties, and special districts can provide
these services depending on where someone lives.
Most people live in cities and receive most services
from their city. Cities
• Special District Services. Residents typically receive
services from a combination of their city and special
districts or their county and special districts. Typically,
special districts provide a certain type of municipal service.
Number of Special Districts by Type
Water 361
Fire Protection 346
Community Services 324
Cemetery 248
Reclamation and Levee 163
Sanitation 103
Resources Conservation 100
Recreation and Park 95
Irrigation 92
Healthcare 59
Utility 27
Mosquito and Pest Abatement 17
Veterans Memorial 13
Transit 13
Library 12
Harbor and Port 10
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Services Delivered by Local Government
Two Factors Drive Funding for Municipal Services
Per Capita Assessed Value, 2016-17a
Imperial
Del Norte
Kings Per Capita Assessed Value
Tulare
Municipal Services Schools
Yuba
Lassen
Fresno
Merced
• Municipal services—such as police, fire, and
Tehama
Stanislaus parks—are primarily funded by property tax
Madera revenue. Property tax funding for municipal
Kern services generally is higher in counties with
San Joaquin
higher assessed values.
Butte
Humboldt
San Bernardino • Municipal services funding also depends on
Sacramento
the share of property tax revenue allocated to
Sutter
Shasta municipal services relative to schools. While
Modoc schools’ shares vary across counties, the state
Lake allocates funding to schools to equalize these
Siskiyou
differences.
Glenn
Riverside
Trinity
Solano
Yolo
Mariposa
Tuolumne
Mendocino
Amador
San Benito
Los Angeles
Monterey
San Diego
Calaveras
Ventura
Santa Cruz
Alameda
El Dorado
Contra Costa
Sonoma
Orange
Santa Barbara
Sierra
Colusa
Placer
Nevada
San Luis Obispo
Plumas
Santa Clara
Inyo
San Francisco
Napa
San Mateo
Marin
100,000 200,000 $300,000
a Mono and Alpine Counties are excluded from this list because large per capita assessed values skew scale.
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Education 2211
E D U CAT I O N
Education 2211
2222
California’s K-12 Student Population Differs From Nation
Fall 2015 Data, Unless Otherwise Noted
U.S. CA
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino 22% 54%
White 24% 52%
Asian 4% 11%
Black 6% 17%
Income 18%
Below Federal Poverty Line
2017 18%
All Low Income 51% 59%
Language
Non-English Speaking Households 18% 45%
2017
English Learners 8% 21%
Disability
All Disabilities 12% 13%
Autism 1% 2%
Parental Education (2017)
Less Than High School 12% 17%
High School Only 21% 28%
College Graduate 32% 34%
Education 2233
Although Many Districts Are Small,
Most K-12 Students Attend Large Districts
Number of Districts by Size Student Attendance by District Size
2017-18 2017-18
350 3,000,000
300
2,500,000
250
2,000,000
200
1,500,000
150
1,000,000
100
50 500,000
3- 101- 1,001- 5,001- 10,001- 40,001+ 3- 101- 1,001- 5,001- 10,001- 40,001+
100 1,000 5,000 10,000 40,000 100 1,000 5,000 10,000 40,000
District Attendance District Attendance
California has 944 school districts, averaging 5,600 students each.
The largest district is Los Angeles Unified with more than 400,000 students.
K-12 Enrollment Trends Vary Greatly Across State
Enrollment Change, 2008-09 to 2017-18
Statewide Student Enrollment
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000 Statewide enrollment is
projected to decline by
2,000,000 3% over the next ten years.
1,000,000
1977-78 1987-88 1997-98 2007-08 2017-18 2027-28
10,000 to 20,000
0 to 10,000
-10,000 to 0
-20,000 to -10,000
Los Angeles County
had the largest decline .
137,000 students, 8 percent
Education 2233
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California K-12 Schools Rely Heavily on State Funding
Total Operational and Capital Funding by Source, 2015-16
California U.S. Average
State
Local Property Tax
Other Local
Federal
Unlike most other states, the California Constitution limits local property tax rates.
School Funding Is at an All-Time High
State and Local Operational Funding Per K-12 Student, 2017-18 Dollars
$12,000
11,000
10,000
9,000
8,000
7,000
1988-89 1992-93 1996-97 2000-01 2004-05 2008-09 2012-13 2017-18
California School Spending Ranks in the Middle of States
Rank Among the 50 States and Washington D.C.
15
20
25
30
35
40
1988-89 1992-93 1996-97 2000-01 2004-05 2008-09 2012-13 2015-16
School spending in California is more sensitive to recessions and recoveries than other states.
Education 2255
State Provides Schools Equal Base Funding Per Student
Base Funding Rates by Grade Span, 2018-19
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade $8,235
Some school districts with
especially high property tax
4th - 6th Grade $7,571 revenue have more funding
per student than the rates shown.
7th - 8th Grade $7,796
9th -12th Grade $9,270
State Provides Additional Funding for
English Learners and Low-Income (EL/LI) Students
Funding Rates Per Student for Grades K-3 Based on District EL/LI Share, 2018-19
$8,235 Total Funding
0% EL/LI Share
$0 Additional Funding
$8,647
25% EL/LI Share
$412
$9,059
50% EL/LI Share
$824
75% EL/LI Share $10,294
$2,059
100% EL/LI Share $11,735
$3,500
Base Funding Additional Funding
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Fewer Than Half of K-12 Students Meet State Standards
Percentage Meeting Standards, Spring 2018
75%
Reading Math
50
25
4th Grade 6th Grade 8th Grade 11th Grade
California Students Score Below National Average
Average Score on National Assessment of 4th Grade Reading
230
225
Nation
215
205
California
195
1992 1998 2005 2011 2017
In 2017, states’ average 4th grade reading score ranged from a high of 236 to a low of 207.
Scores follow a similar pattern for other grade levels and subjects.
Achievement Gaps Exist Low Group Non-Low
Income Average Income
Average Percentile Rank on State Tests, Spring 2017
Hispanic/Latino 36th 39th 54th
White 45th 60th 70th
Black 27th 32nd 46th
Asian 62nd 77th 84th
Education 2277
California Has an Extensive Higher Education System
3.7 Million Students, 2016-17
8% Enrollment University of California (UC)
10 Campuses
9% Enrollment Private For-Profit
Approximately 700 Campuses
Private Nonprofit
10% Enrollment
Approximately 180 Campuses
California State University (CSU)
23 Campuses
14% Enrollment
California
Community
Colleges (CCC)
114 Campuses
59% Enrollment
Segments Vary in Degree Production
Degrees by Segment, 2016-17
Doctoral Master’s Bachelor’s Associate’s Certificate
Degrees Degrees Degrees Degrees
6,257 12,003 53,717 0 345
UC
Private 2,459 9,594 18,849 10,850 47,495
For-Profit
Private 9,911 38,000 40,621 2,079 5,913
Nonprofit
CSU 540 20,201 98,771 0 359
CCC 0 0 0 138,904 84,619
Totals 19,167 79,798 211,958 151,833 139,181
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Almost One-Third of
Undergraduates Are Age 25 and Older
Headcount, Fall 2015
Under 25 25 and Over
UC 95% 5%
CSU 81% 19%
Private
Nonprofit 79% 21%
Total 68% 32%
CCC 63% 37%
Private
For-Profit 39% 61%
The Racial/Ethnic Composition of the
Undergraduate Student Body Varies by Segment
Headcount, Four Largest Groups, 2016-17
Hispanic White Asian Black
UC 30% 29% 38% 3%
Private
31% 46% 16% 7%
Nonprofit
Private
36% 33% 9% 21%
For-Profit
CSU 47% 28% 20% 5%
CCC 49% 30% 14% 7%
Total 45% 31% 16% 8%
California
40% 40% 14% 6%
Population
Education 2299
Amount of Core Funding Varies Notably by Segment
Per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Student, 2018-19 Dollars
$40,000
35,000
UC
30,000
25,000
20,000
CSU
15,000
10,000
CCC
5,000
2000-01 2003-04 2006-07 2009-10 2012-13 2015-16 2018-19
At UC and CSU, core funds consist primarily of state General Fund and student
tuition and fees. At CCC, core funds also include local property tax revenue.
State Is Largest Source of Higher Education Funding
Breakdown of Core Funding Per FTE Student, 2018-19 Dollars
Nonresident Student Tuition/Other
$30,000
Resident Student Tuition
State and Local Property Tax
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
2008 2018 2008 2018 2008 2018
UC CSU CCC
At UC, “other” includes a
portion of overhead on
federal research grants
and patent royalty income.
Education 2299
3300
Tuition Is Notably Higher Today Than 20 Years Ago
Tuition and Systemwide Fees, 2018-19 Dollars
$16,000
$12,570
12,000
8,000
UC $5,742
4,000
CSU
$1,380
CCC
2000-01 2003-04 2006-07 2009-10 2012-13 2015-16 2018-19
Students without financial need pay the rates shown. At the three segments, more than
half of undergraduates receive gift aid that covers the full tuition charge.
Tuition Still Is Relatively Low at CCC and CSU, Higher at UC
2017-18
$16,000
California
National Average
12,000
8,000
4,000
CCC CSU UC
Education 3311
California Students Receive Over $8 Billion in Aid Annually
Need-Based Gift Aid For Undergraduates, 2016-17
Cal Grant: Provides gift aid for
$1.9 Billion students enrolled at public and
private schools.
State and
Federal Aid Institutional
$4.1 Billion Aid California College Promise
$4.2 Billion $770 Million Grant: Covers tuition for CCC
students.
UC Grant: Covers tuition and some
$746 Million
living costs for UC students.
State University Grant:
$566 Million
Covers tuition for CSU students.
$108 Million Other State and Institutional Aid
Net College Costs Are Lowest for Lowest-Income Students
Cost of Attendance Less Gift Aid, Average Across CSU Campuses, 2015-16
Family Income
Among CSU campuses, the average cost of
attendance (tuition and living costs) for students
$0-30,000 living off-campus was about $23,800 in 2015-16.
$30,001-48,000
$48,001-75,000
$75,001-110,000
Over $110,000
5,000 10,000 15,000 $20,000
Net Price
Education 3311
3322
CSU Has Seen Greater Improvement in
Graduation Rates Than UC and CCC
Six-Year Rates
90%
UC
70
CSU
50
CCC
30
10
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Entering Freshman Cohort
Achievement Gaps Exist
CCC Six-Year Graduation Rates, 2011 Freshman Cohort
70%
60
50
40
30
20
10
Asian White Latino African Low Income Not Low
American Income
Race/Ethnicity Aid Status
Though UC and CSU graduation rates are higher than CCC, achievement gaps generally
follow a similar pattern at all three segments.
Graduates Accrue More Units Than Degrees Typically Require
Freshman Entrants, 2016-17 Graduating Class
Required Units Excess
CCC
CSU
UC
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Semester Units
Health and Human Services 3333
H E A LT H A N D H U M A N S E RV I C E S
Health and Human Services 3333
3344
State Administers Array of
Health and Human Services (HHS) Programs
HHS programs provide a variety of services to millions of California residents. These services
include health insurance coverage, nutrition assistance, cash assistance, in-home care, and
other services. Many individuals are enrolled in more than one program at a time.
HHS Programs Serve Millions of Californians
Caseloads, 2017-18 Estimated
CalWORKs
Cash assistance and
employment services
for low-income families.
1 .0 million
Child Welfarea
Services for children who have
experienced abuse or neglect.
160,000 CalFresh
Food assistance for
low-income individuals
and families.
4 .0 million
WIC
Food and nutrition
services for pregnant
Medi-Cal
women, new mothers,
Health care services for low-income Californians. and young children.
13 .3 million 1 .1 million
SSI/SSP
Cash assistance for
low-income aged, blind,
and disabled individuals.
1 .3 million
Developmental Services In-Home Supportive Services
Services for individuals with In-home personal care for low-income
developmental disabilities. aged, blind, and disabled individuals.
320,000 560,000
a This includes children in foster care, guardianship and adoption programs, and family maintenance.
Health and Human Services 3355
HHS Programs Funded by Multiple Sources
Total Spending by Funding Source, 2017-18 Estimated
Wider columns reflect greater total spending.
Federal Funds
Other State and Local Funds
State General Fund
Medi-Cal Developmental Services CalFresh
About $90 billion $7 billion SSI/SSP $8 billion
$10 billion
CalWORKs IHSS
$5 billion $11 billion WIC
Child Welfare $1 billion
$6 billion
Spending Growth Varies Among HHS Programs
Average Annual Change in Total Spending From 2012-13 to 2017-18
IHSS 12.4%
Medi-Cal 10.2%
Developmental Services 7.6%
Child Welfare 0.9%
SSI/SSP 0.4%
CalWORKs -1.0%
CalFresh -2.4%
WIC -5.5%
Health and Human Services 3355
3366
Most Californians Have Health Insurance,
Obtained From a Variety of Sources
2017, LAO Estimates
Income-Eligible for
Individual Market
Not Eligible for Medi-Cal or
Subsidies but Insurance
Individual Market Subsidies
Not Purchasedb
Because of Immigration Statusa
Because Eligible for Medi-Cal
of Income But Not Enrolled
Medicare
and Medi-Cal
Medicare
Uninsured
Public
Insurance
Private
Medi-Cal
Insurance
Employer-
Sponsored
Insurance
Other Public Insurance
Insurance Purchased
on Individual Market
Insurance Purchased
With Federal Subsidies
on Individual Market
Without Federal Subsidies
Note: Unless otherwise noted, estimates reflect LAO adjustments to California Health Interview
Survey 2017 data.
a From Preliminary CalSIM v 2.0 Regional Remaining Uninsured Projections, August 2016.
b Individuals in this category could be ineligible for subsidies for reasons other than income.
Health and Human Services 3377
California Health Care Spending
2017-18, Estimates (In Billions)
By Payer or Payment Type By Service
$400 Government
Other
Administration
Individual Market Health Insurer
Federal Subdsidies Individual Market Aministration
Consumer Premiums and Profit
Durable Medical
Out-of-Pocket
Other Professional Equipment
Dental
Drugs
300
Medicare
Long-Term
Care, Services,
and Supportsa
200 Medi-Cal
Physicians
and Clinics
100
Employer-
Sponsored
Hospital
Insurance
a
Includes care in skilled nursing facilities as well as personal care and home health services.
Health and Human Services 3377
3388
Most Funds for Public Community Mental Health Go to Counties
2017-18, LAO Estimates
Public community mental health includes publicly funded outpatient and inpatient mental health
services and psychotropic medications provided primarily in community settings. It does not
include services provided by state hospitals, prisons, Medicare, private insurance, or the K-12
educational system.
Total Funds
($9.8 Billion)
Federal Funds
(Primarily
State Through Medi-Cal)
Loca R l e R v e e a n l u ig e n s m a ent M Se e r n v t i a c l e H s e F a u l n th d Ge $ n 0 e .8 r a B l il F lio u n nd $4.3 Billion
$2.7 Billion (Prop 63)
$2.0 Billion
$0.2 Billion $0.6 Billion
$1.3 Billion
$3.0 Billion
Medi-Cal Managed Care
County Mental Health Services
$7.9 Billionb a $1 n . d 9 B F i e llio e n - c for-Service
Medi-Cal Specialty Services
Psychotropic Drugs
• Care coordination and case management
• Therapy
Outpatient Services
• Day treatment and rehabilitation
• Individual and group therapy
• Crisis intervention and stabilization
• Psychiatric inpatient services
Psychiatric Inpatient Services
• Residential treatment
Mental Health Services Act Programs
• Mental health programs including intensive and wraparound
services, prevention and early intervention activities, and
innovative projects
Safety Net Services
• Mental health services for low-income residents,
including the uninsured
a Includes funding that counties may use on substance use disorder services (not considered mental health
services).
b Some counties provide further funding for mental health using county General Funds. County General
Funds are not included in listed funding amount.
c Does not include funding for outpatient services that are provided through the fee-for-service system or in
community clinics, due to data limitations.
Health and Human Services 3399
Health and Human Services 3399
Demand for Long-Term Home- and Community-Based
Services and Supports Is Growing Rapidly
The state now prioritizes home- and community-based alternatives to institutional long-term
care facilities for seniors and persons with disabilities. The two largest programs
are In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Developmental Services. The number of individuals
eligible for these services has been increasing significantly.
Caseload Growth Growth in IHSS Caseload Is Highest
Outpaces Population Growth in the Youngest and Oldest Age Groups
2004-05 to 2017-18 2004-05 to 2017-18
69% 17 and Under 175%
59% (37,633 caseloads in 2017-18) growth since 2004-05
18 to 44
72%
(76,011)
45 to 64
70%
11% (136,794)
Developmental IHSS California
Services State 65 to 74 48%
Population (105,409)
One potential reason for the growth in IHSS 75 to 84
43%
is the increasing preference to age at home (123,109)
rather than in an institution, like a skilled
nursing facility (SNF). From 2004 to 2017,
SNF utilization slightly decreased by 4%. 85 and Over 116%
(85,967)
Autism Cases Driving Caseload Growth in Developmental Services
2004-05 2017-18
Intellectual Disability
Autism Autism cases grew 250% over the period.
Reasons for the growth may include better
Epilepsy diagnoses and awareness, higher parental
ages, and environmental factors.
Cerebral Palsy
Other
40,000 80,000 120,000 160,000 200,000
Individuals may have more than one diagnosis.
4400
Poverty Concentrated Among
Children and Adults With No College Degree
Adults with no college degree
Children
15% in poverty
19% in poverty
10% 5%
In 2017, 5.2 million (13%)
Californians lived below the
federal poverty level.
Seniors
Adults With College Degrees
One-Third of All Workers Make Less Than $15 per Hour
Poverty Level Wage for
a Single Earner in a...
Share of All Jobs by
Hourly Median Wage $15
100% Landscaper $14.67
Family of 4
Above $20 6% of all jobs Janitor $14.29
Security Guard $13.70
50%
5% of all jobs
Hotel Desk Staff $13.29
$15-20
33% Housekeeper $12.67
Childcare Worker $12.64
Less than
$15 per hour 10% of all jobs Retail $12.30
Family of 3
0% Home Care Aid $11.74
Fast Food Cook $11.50
Farmworker $11.43
12% of all jobs
$11
Median Hourly Wage for Select Jobs
Health and Human Services 4411
Key Cash and Cash-Like
Assistance Programs for Low-Income Californians
The state provides low-income families and individuals with cash grants and cash-like assistance for
necessities, such as food and utilities. Individuals may be eligible for multiple programs. Below, we lay out the
income eligibility rules for a family of three (single parent and two children). In addition to income, some
programs rely on other factors to determine eligibility, such as age, disability status, and citizenship.
Monthly Earned Income Eligibility Cap
1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 $5,000
Cash Assistance
CalWORKs. Cash assistance and employment services for low-income families.
SSI/SSP. Cash assistance for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities.
EITC. Refundable state and federal tax credit for low- to moderate-income. working families.
Food Assistance
Free or Reduced-Price School Meals. Free or low-cost school meals for low-income children.
WIC. Food and nutrition services for low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
CalFresh. Food assistance for low-income individuals and families.
Subsidies
Lifeline. Subsidized phone services for low-income households.
LIHEAP. Financial assistance for low-income households to reduce heating and cooling costs.
Subsidized Child Care and Preschool. Child care and preschool for qualifying low-income and working families.
Number of Californians Served and Average Monthly Benefit Amounts
Vary by Program
2017-18, LAO Estimates
Children Receiving
Free or Reduced-Price CalWORKs $567
School Meals 3 million
SSI/SSP $737
2 million
EITC $242
LIHEAP 1 million Free or R S ed c u h c o e o d l - M P e ri a c l e s $74
EITC Claimants Households CalWORKs Households WIC $62
Subsidized Child Care CalFresh $286
and Preschool Slots
Lifeline $23
WIC
Individuals LIHEAP $32
CalFresh
Households
Subsidized Child Care $714
SSI/SSP
and Preschool
Inidividuals
Lifeline
Households
Health and Human Services 4411
4422
Other 4433
OT H E R
Other 4433
4444
California Crime Rates Have Dropped
Significantly, but Vary Widely Across Counties
California and National Crime Rates Per 100,000 Residents
8,000
7,000
California Crime Rate
6,000
5,000
National Crime Rate
4,000
3,000
California Property Crime Rate
2,000
1,000
California Violent Crime Rate
1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016
2017 Crime Rates Per 100,000 Residents
8,000
7,000
Property Crime Rate
6,000
Violent Crime Rate
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
Sierra El Dorado Mono Colusa Sonoma California Kern Shasta Alpine Alameda San
Francisco
Counties With Least Crime Counties With Most Crime
Other 4455
Total Adult Correctional Population Declined and Shifted
to Counties Due to Policy Changes Over Last Decade
State
State Parole
Parole
County State
State Community Prison County
Prison Supervision Community
Supervision
County
County Jail
Jail
Total Adult Correctional Population
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Some felonies converted to misdemeanors, Responsibiliy for certain Additional felonies
reducing the time some offenders serve felony populations converted to
while generally shifting them from state to “realigned” from the state misdemeanors with
county responsibility. to the counties. passage of
Proposition 47.
Counties incentivized to keep felons under
county jurisdiction rather than sending
them to state prison.
Other 4455
4466
Pollution Burden Varies Across California Communities
CalEPA uses measures of air pollution, water pollution, and other key indicators to rank
communities by their pollution burden. Rankings are used to help policy makers prioritize spending.
Communities by Census Tract
Pollution Burden Ranking (2017 Report)
80-100
60-80
40-60
0-40
Sacramento
San Francisco
Some communities in the Southern
Fresno Central Valley generally rank higher
on pollution burden measures such
as drinking water contamination,
pesticide use, and air indicators.
Los Angeles
San Diego
In large urban areas, such as
Los Angeles, the Bay Area,
and San Diego, communities
with high pollution burden
rankings are often next to
low-ranking communities.
CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency.
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State Met 2020 GHG Target Early, but 2030 Target More Ambitous
Million Metric Tons of GHGs
500
450
2020
400 Electricity Target
350
300
Transportation
2030
250
Target
200
Assembly Bill 32 (2006) limits GHGs to 1990
150
levels by 2020. Senate Bill 32 establishes a limit
of 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
100
Industry, Heating, Agriculture
50
2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030
Reductions Driven by Electricity Imports Major Policies to Meet 2030 Target
Million Metric Tons of GHGs
70 Cap-and-trade
Imported Electricity
60 Reduce methane from dairies
and landfills
50
Reduce emissions from cars
40
In-State Generation and trucks
30
60% renewable electricity
20
Reduce carbon intensity of
10 transportation fuels
Energy efficiency
2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016
GHG = Greenhouse Gases as measured in carbon dioxide equivalent.
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4488
Water Management in California Is Complex
California's Precipitation Is Highly Variable
Statewide Precipitation in Inches
45
40
Annual
35
30
25
20 40 Year
Average
15
10
5
1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015
Most Precipitation Falls in But Much of People’s Water Use
Northern California Occurs in Southern and Central California
Water Use in Millions of Acre Feet
Urban Agriculture
North
Central
South
5 10 15 20 25
So an extensive system of
canals has been developed
to transport water across
the state .
Annual Precipitation
In Inches
High 171.5
Low 1.82
State, Federal, or Local Canal
Map created by California Department of Water Resources using PRISM (prism.oregonstate.edu).
Other 4499
Wildfires in California
State Has Many Areas of High Fire Risk
Caused by:
• Naturally fire-prone ecosystems
• Historical forest management practices
• Climate change
With Risks Exacerbated by More
Households in Fire-Prone Areas
2000 2,572,000
2012 2,858,000
Extreme
2 million acres
Very High
23.9 million acres
High
24.3 million acres
Moderate
27.3 million acres
Resulting In:
Most of Largest and Most Destructive Increased State Spending on Wildfire Response
Wildfires Occurred in Recent Years In 2017-18 Dollars, In Billions
12 $2.5
20 Largest
10 2.0
20 Most Destructive Fire Response
1.5
8
1.0
6
0.5
4
1998-99 02-03 06-07 10-11 14-1517-18
2
1920s 1940s 1960s 1980s 2000s
Other 4499
5500
Funding for Highways, Roads, and
Mass Transportation Comes From Many Sources
2018-19
Other
Diesel
Taxes
General
Funds
General Fund Sales Taxes
Other Gasoline
Taxes
Federal
Cap and
Trade Auction
Transit
Revenues
Local Fares
Truck Weight
Fees General
State Funds
Transportation
Improvement
Fees
Diesel Taxes
Tolls and Other
Gasoline Taxes
$40 Billion
30
Federal
20
State
10
Local
2009-10 2011-12 2013-14 2015-16 2017-18
Other 5511
Much Transportation Infrastructure
Needs Repairs or Replacement
State Highways
51,000 Lanes Miles, 2017
Good 41% Fair 53% Poor 6%
State Bridges
246 Million Square Feet of Deck Area, 2017
Poor 3%
Good 75%
Fair 22%
At or Past
Useful Life 43%
Transit Infrastructure Mid-Life 51%
$91 Billion Assets, 2015
New or Near-New 6%
Drainage Under State Highways
10,647,900 Linear Feet, 2017
Good 65% Fair 24% Poor 12%
Other 5511
5522
California Supports a Wide Range of State and Local Infrastructure
Key State Key Local
Infrastructure Infrastructure
335,000
lane miles of local roads
51,000
lane miles of highway Transportation
382
miles of urban mass transit
23 California State About 10,000 K-12 schools
University campuses
Education
10 University of California campuses 113
community college campuses
34 dams and About 1,500 dams and resevoirs
water storage facilities
1,600 miles of levees About 18,000 miles of levees
Resources
280 state parks and related sites Over 10,000 local parks
37 youth and adult
correctional facilities
44
More than 110
conservation camps Criminal county-operated jails
Justice
5 state mental
health hospitals
2,100
courtrooms
95 armories
11 public seaports
8 veteran homes
Other
Other 5533
Most State Funding for Infrastructure Pays for Local Infrastructure
Infrastructure Spending, 2007-08 to 2016-17
Total: $100 Billion
State Local Transportation
State Local Education
State Local Resources
State Local Criminal Justice
State Local Other
Most State Funding for Percent of General Fund Revenues
Infrastructure Is Supported Used to Pay Off Bonds Has Fallen
From Bonds in Recent Years
Infrastructure Spending,
2007-08 to 2016-17
General Fund
7%
6
5
Special Funds 4
Bonds 3
2
1
95-96 00-01 05-06 10-11 15-16
Most bonds are repaid
using the General Fund
Other 5533
5544
Estimated $3 Billion in State IT Projects
Scheduled to Finish in Next Five Yearsa
In Millions (All Funds)
As of September 2018, there were 28 state IT projects approved by, and under the oversight of,
the California Department of Technology (CDT). The total cost of the projects, should the state
complete them as currently envisioned, is an estimated $3 billion in total funds. State entities
have proposed an additional 47 new IT projects pending approval by CDT, some of which have
an estimated total cost of several hundreds of millions of dollars.
PAVE
Health Care Other state IT projects
Provider Enrollment representing less than 2%
SCVS of total state IT project costs
Offender Video Surveillance
$74
2%
$386
eWIC-MIS 13%
Electronic Benefit
Finish
Transfer System Finish
2018
$113 2023
4%
CROS
Tax Collection
and Filing
Finish
System $281 2021
9%
CBC $918
Online 30%
Business $63
Filings 2%
$63 Finish
ARMS 2% 2019
Rehabilitation
Case Management $ 2 7 % 2 Finish
2020
WellSTAR
Fracking
Well Database
$406
13% FI$Cal
State Financial
EHRS $421 Management
Offender Electronic 14% System
Health Records
CWS-CARES
Child Welfare Information System
a Total estimated IT project cost and scheduled finish date reflect the last approved project document(s)
as of September 2018. Some projects' cost and finish date, such as CWS-CARES, are likely to change
with the submission of new project documents.
Other 5555
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