Lanterman Closure Proposal Has Merit, But Plan Lacks Fiscal Details

May 4, 2010 - The transfer process can take a few years because it requires thorough assessment of the needs of each resident and existing community resources, as well as the development of residential and support services tailored to the needs of each resident.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/206

The 2019-20 Budget: Considerations for the Governor's Housing Plan

Feb 20, 2019 - Specifically, $ 250  m illion would be available to cities and counties to support various activities, like conducting planning and making zoning changes, to help them meet new short ‑term housing production goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3941

The 2012-13 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 16, 2011 - The 2012-13 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details] Video Description: We forecast that General Fund revenues and transfers in 2011-12 will be $3.7 billion below the level assumed in the June budget package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2539

Assessing UC and CSU Enrollment and Capacity

Jan 19, 2017 - It also shall include consideration of data, for the most recent year available, on college preparedness, including the number and share of high school graduates completing the “ A –G ” admissions requirements and the number and share of transfer –prepared community college students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3532/1

What Can We Learn From How the State Responded to the Last Major Drought?

May 13, 2021 - For example, state agencies could begin to accept and review applications for potential water transfers among users now, before they are needed. Spending time reviewing such proposals and their potential impacts ahead of time could avoid some delays if it becomes clear that such transfers are necessary.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4429

State Superfund Reauthorization: Encouraging and Expediting Site Cleanups

This is because many idle and abandoned prope rties are in city ownership due to local tax delinquencies, et cetera. The U.S. EPA recently provided grant funds to several local jurisdictions for environmental assessments as part of a brownfields pilot program.
https://lao.ca.gov/1998/081898_superfund/081798_state_superfund.html

^[PDF] LAO 1994 Budget Analysis: Business & Labor Chapter

Specifically, we propose a transfer to cities and counties of all funds currently provided by the state for housing assistance. Local Housing and Community Development G - 31 governments would have broad flexibility to structure housing programs to meet the needs of their residents, provided the outcomes of the programs meet certain performance standards.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1994/Business_and_labor_anl94.pdf

^[PDF] AN ANALYSIS OF PROPOSITION 4 THE GANN "SPIRIT OF 13" INITIATIVE

The initiative applies to all types of local governments, including any city, county, city and county, school district, special district, authority, or other political subdivision of or within the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1979/20_analysis_of_proposition_4_the_gann_spirit_of_13_initiative.pdf

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Sep 7, 2021 - Of the 20 local jurisdictions included, 16 are cities, 2 are counties, and 2 are fire districts. The study compared four state classifications with local counterparts: Firefighter II, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Captain (Range A), and Battalion Chief.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4451

The 2020-21 Spending Plan — Other Provisions

Oct 7, 2020 - The budget package transfers the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission to OES and includes $2.5  million ($503,000 General Fund) for OES to support the commission. Recently Passed Wildfire-Related Legislation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4277