Federal Funding for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection [Publication Details]

May 10, 2017 - In this post, we provide more detail on federal funding for the state’s natural resources and environmental protection programs, with a focus on the five state departments that receive the most federal funds last year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3664

Department of Toxic Substances Control: Performance Improvement Initiatives Merit Oversight [Publication Details]

Apr 4, 2017 - Department of Toxic Substances Control: Performance Improvement Initiatives Merit Oversight [Publication Details] Department of Toxic Substances Control: Performance Improvement Initiatives Merit Oversight Format: HTML Description: In light of concerns about the Department of Toxic Substances Control ’s execution of its responsibilities in recent years, the Legislature has held numerous hearings to monitor the performance of the department ’s programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3644

The 2018-19 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission [Publication Details]

Feb 14, 2018 - In this analysis, we recommend one modification to the Governor's proposed 2018-19 budget for the California Public Utilities Commission: convert $366,000 for two positions to implement regulations related to electric and gas service disconnections from permanent to six-year limited-term.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3749

The 2010-11 Budget: Funding and Policy Options for the Beverage Container Recycling Program [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2010 - In this report, we review the Governor’s budget and policy proposals to address the deficit, recap the enacted special session changes to the program in both the current year and the budget year, and offer our recommendations for additional budget-year actions, including long-term changes to the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2234

Ensuring Access to Telecommunications Services [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2006 - The California Public Utilities Commission administers several programs designed to subsidize telecommunications services in order to ensure universal access to these services. One of these is the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) program, which provides discounts to schools, libraries, public hospitals and clinics, and community-based organizations (CBOs).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1445

Lessons From Other States to Address California’s Redemption Center Closures

Apr 10, 2017 - Since surveys only occur every couple of years, handling fees cannot always reflect current costs. For example, California ’s minimum wage increased in January 2017 and is scheduled to increase again in January 2018.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3649

Addressing California’s Convenience Zone Recycling Center Closures

May 16, 2016 - As required under existing law, the department estimates recycling costs through surveys of recyclers every two years. The department determines scrap values based on monthly reports from processors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3466

The 2017-18 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) [Publication Details]

Feb 16, 2017 - In this analysis, we recommend two modifications to the Governor's proposed 2017-18 budget for the California Public Utilities Commission: (1) convert funding for one position in the Consumer Affairs Branch from permanent to two-year limited-term and (2) reject request for one position to publish contract information online.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3568

Reforming Davis-Dolwig: Funding Recreation in the State Water Project [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2009 - We also find that, over many years, the Department of Water Resources has been allocating costs to the state under Davis-Dolwig that are significantly in excess of the direct costs to SWP for recreation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1984

The 2018-19 Budget: California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) [Publication Details]

Feb 15, 2018 - In this analysis, we recommend one modification to the Governor's proposed 2018-19 budget for the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Authority: modify the one-time $8.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3755