Summary
The California State Controller's Office (SCO) is seeking a contractor to provide monthly forecasting and economic advisory services for a three-year period to assist in responding to economic changes, financial shifts, and budget deficits. The contractor will deliver quarterly comprehensive reports on state economic conditions to the State Controller's Council of Economic Advisors, participate in quarterly meetings, and provide ad-hoc fiscal advice and real-time support during emergent fiscal issues. Scope includes managing and monitoring California's cash flows, refining forecasting models, analyzing trends in employment, industry, and consumer spending, and assessing policy impacts across technology, agriculture, and tourism.