July 2017 Update: Los Angeles’ Bid for the Olympics and Paralympics

Jul 6, 2017 - For this reason, we have emphasized the need for state and local officials to push LA 2024 organizers in future years to address any cost overruns quickly and decisively in order to keep plans on budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3695

July 2017 Update: Los Angeles’ Bid for the Olympics and Paralympics [Publication Details]

Jul 6, 2017 - The California Legislature has provided a $250 million backup guarantee for shortfalls of the 2024 Games, but Los Angeles' bid for 2024 is fairly low risk and it is hoped that no state guarantee funds will ever have to be paid out.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3695

The 2017-18 Budget: The Governor's May Revision Cannabis-Related Proposals

May 16, 2017 - Beginning in 2018 ‑19, the May Revision proposes an additional $1  million per year for two years from the CCF to provide county agricultural commissioners with resources for cannabis-related pesticide use training and outreach.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3672

The 2017-18 Budget: The Governor's May Revision Cannabis-Related Proposals [Publication Details]

May 16, 2017 - In this analysis, we discuss the Governor’s cannabis-related May Revision proposals for seven state departments. Based on our initial review of these proposals, we provide (1) overarching comments and (2) recommendations on each department’s specific proposal. LAO Bottom Line. The Governor’s May Revision proposes 201 positions and $43.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3672

The 2017-18 Budget: Secretary of State Spring Finance Letter

Apr 25, 2017 - The administration requests a three-year funding increase of $463,000 per year for the Secretary of State and three positions to support the agency’s activities related to the implementation of SB 450.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3656

The 2017-18 Budget: Secretary of State Spring Finance Letter [Publication Details]

Apr 25, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: Secretary of State Spring Finance Letter [Publication Details] The 2017-18 Budget: Secretary of State Spring Finance Letter Format: HTML Description: In a Spring Finance Letter, the Governor proposes using remaining funds from a 2009 settlement agreement to provide the Secretary of State a three-year funding increase of $463,000 per year and three positions to support the agency’s activities related to the implementation of SB 450.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3656

The 2017-18 Budget: Considering the State's Role in Elections

Mar 30, 2017 - (For example, voters served by two different school districts may be assigned to the same polling place and require different ballots for school board candidates.) Voting by Mail a Popular Alternative.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3634

2017-18 Budget: Control Section 4.11—Position Transparency

Mar 24, 2017 - The key objective of our recommendation above is to have DOF show its work in listing position vacancies in the annual budget document next year. Once DOF develops a transparent process for this exercise, the Legislature will be better equipped in future years to consider if this process meets its needs in budgeting for personnel resources each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3633

Update on Los Angeles’ Bid for the 2024 Olympics

Mar 23, 2017 - That support would encompass years of planning and threat assessment aimed at keeping Los  Angeles safe during the Games. Feds May Cover Portion of Security Costs. Under Los  Angeles ’ MOU with LA  2024, the city and Olympic organizers agree to negotiate on a level of enhanced municipal services necessary to support the Games, and LA  2024 will reimburse Los  Angeles and other municipalities for that level of service.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3622

Update on Los Angeles’ Bid for the 2024 Olympics [Publication Details]

Mar 23, 2017 - Correction 5/25/2017: Changed date for new L.A. football stadium's first Super Bowl to 2022, following a decision on this matter by NFL team owners. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3622