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The 2022-23 Budget: Wildfire Response Proposals
The 2022-23 Budget: Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Proposals
February 20, 2022 - In this brief, we provide our assessment and recommendations on the Governor’s 2022-23 budget proposals for the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
[PDF] Overview of Wildfire Budget and Technology Proposals
March 6, 2019 - Presented to: Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization and Senate Committee on Governmental Organization
[PDF] The 2020-21 Budget: Governor's Wildfire-Related Proposals
February 21, 2020 - While wildfires have always been a natural part of California’s ecosystems, recent increases in the severity of wildfires and the adverse impacts on communities have increased the focus on the state’s ability to effectively prevent, mitigate, and respond to wildfire risks. This report has two parts. First, we assess the state’s approach to addressing wildfire risks in light of the complex challenges that make an efficient and effective approach difficult. Second, we evaluate the Governor’s various wildfire‑related budget proposals in the absence of having a statewide strategic wildfire plan.
[PDF] The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
February 4, 2021 - This publication discusses the Governor's 2021-22 January budget proposals for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, including $143 million for hand crews, $8 million for defensible space inspectors, and $54 million for various capital outlay projects.
[PDF] Wildfires, Emergency Readiness, and Response
January 31, 2019 - Presented to: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
State Wildfire Response Costs Estimated to Be Higher Than Budgeted
October 19, 2020 - This post discusses the administration’s recent notice to the Legislature, which estimates state emergency costs of $1.3 billion to fight this year’s wildfires. Provides context on the extreme wildfire season of 2020, as well as implications for the state budget.
[PDF] The 2019-20 Budget: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
February 14, 2019 - In this report, we assess several of the Governor’s budget proposals in the natural resources and environmental protection areas. Based on our review, we recommend various changes, as well as additional legislative oversight. We provide a complete listing of our recommendations at the end of this report.
[PDF] The 2022-23 Budget: Wildfire and Forest Resilience Package
January 26, 2022 - In this brief, we provide our initial assessment and recommendations in response to the Governor's wildfire resilience package, which would provide $1.2 billion over two years (including $800 million of new funding) for proposals intended to reduce the risk of severe and damaging wildfires.
[PDF] State Spending on Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation
October 20, 2020 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Resources and Transportation Hon. Richard Bloom, Chair
The 2018-19 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection
February 14, 2018 - In this report, we assess many of the Governor’s budget proposals in the resources and environmental protection areas and recommend various changes. Below, we summarize our major findings and recommendations. We provide a complete listing of our recommendations at the end of this report.
[PDF] 2018-19 Fire Response and Recovery
March 1, 2018 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review
[PDF] The 2021-22 Budget: Wildfire Resilience Package
February 5, 2021 - This publication provides an overview of and our initial comments on the Governor's 2021-22 package of proposals—totaling $1 billion—to reduce the risk of severe and damaging wildfires. (See also our publication The 2021-22 Budget: Wildfire Resilience Package—Analysis of Individual Programs for more detailed information and comments on each component of the package.)
[PDF] Governor’s Emergency Response Initiative
January 21, 2010 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
[PDF] The 2021-22 Budget: Wildfire Resilience Package—Analysis of Individual Programs
February 5, 2021 - This publication provides detailed information and our initial comments on each component of the Governor's 2021-22 package of proposals—totaling $1 billion—to reduce the risk of severe and damaging wildfires. (See also our publication The 2021-22 Budget: Wildfire Resilience Package for an overview of and our initial comments on the package.)