From 1997 through 2001, the Rose Institute was commissioned by the Girard Foundation to conduct budget analyses of five school districts in San Diego. The Institute compared how each district allocated funds among its major budget items including salaries, benefits, pensions, facilities, materials, and maintenance. Each study also examined unfunded mandates, class sizes, debt issuance,… Continue Reading
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Fiscal Analysis of the City of Pomona
The Rose Institute was asked by the city of Pomona to analyze the city’s finances, to comment on the city’s fiscal situation, and to suggest procedures for providing reliable financial information. In addition, the Institute was asked to examine the city in comparison to four neighboring cities. The study addressed the unique aspects of Pomona’s… Continue Reading
Riverside New Residential Housing
This Institute study examined the potential impact of a new single family residential housing development on property tax revenues of cities in Riverside County. In order to ensure comparability between cities, the study referred to State Controller Reports which provided uniform definitions and reporting procedures for cities, allowing for a much more precise comparison between… Continue Reading
City of Loma Linda Fiscal Analysis
The Institute conducted a fiscal impact study for the city of Loma Linda regarding two proposed referenda and one proposed initiative that would amend the General Plan of the city and allow two retail developments to be constructed. The report utilized financial data from several sources, including the Loma Linda Municipal Budget and the Redlands… Continue Reading
The Economic Impact of Homelessness in Los Angeles County
In 2005, the Rose Institute examined controller reports, demographic trends, and population dynamics to assess the scope, costs, and effects of social services addressing homelessness in Los Angeles County. The Institute studied homelessness in several LA County cities to create a comparative base for examining the city of Los Angeles. The study found that approximately… Continue Reading
Redlands Fiscal Impact Study
This report analyzed the fiscal impact of an amendment to the General Plan of the city of Redlands. The Institute first examined the fiscal condition of the city of Redlands and then studied the trends of municipal revenue rates and expenditure patterns to determine the overall economic health of the city. The study also compared the… Continue Reading
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The Rose Institute continues to provide CMC students with invaluable opportunities to work in close collaboration with CMC faculty members and Rose Institute Fellows. These opportunities are expensive, and its contract research does not fully cover the work that the Institute strives to complete. We invite you to support the Rose Institute’s outstanding programs with… Continue Reading
Rose Institute tracks Glendale election results
Elections were held yesterday in Glendale and in a new joint project, the Rose Institute partnered with the city to allow voters to track ballots as they were transferred to the election headquarters and counted. This was done through an interactive map on the city’s webpage, available here. On the ballot were spots on the… Continue Reading