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 2020-21 Budget: Assessing the Governor's Reorganization Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 7, 2020 - As part of his budget plan for 2020‑21, the Governor proposes six government reorganizations across several policy areas. In many cases, the Governor proposes consolidating agencies or shifting responsibilities from existing agencies to newly established entities. The proposals would affect a broad array of state departments, offices, and commissions that perform a wide range of functions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4146

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

Mar 23, 2017 - We discuss the federal government's significant role in a possible Los Angeles Games and the potential role of state legislative oversight in helping keep public financial risks low, if Los Angeles is chosen over Paris to host the Games.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3622

Improving California's Regulatory Analysis [Publication Details]

Feb 3, 2017 - Improving California's Regulatory Analysis [Publication Details] HTML Description: Chapter 496 of 2011 (SB 617, Calderon) made significant changes to the way California analyzes and reviews major regulations under the state's Administrative Procedures Act (APA).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3542

State and County Roles in Administering Elections in California [Publication Details]

Apr 15, 2016 - State and County Roles in Administering Elections in California [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3444

The 2018-19 Budget: Census Outreach [Publication Details]

Mar 8, 2018 - The decennial census enumerates each person in the United States. The results of the census apportion seats in the House of Representatives, guide legislative redistricting, and form the basis for allocating half-a-trillion dollars in federal assistance annually. The Census Bureau is making a number of significant changes to the 2020 Census.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3780

The 2018-19 Budget: Department of General Services [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2018 - This analysis includes reviews of the following 2018‑19 budget proposals for DGS: (1) the construction of three state office buildings in the Sacramento area—Richards Boulevard, Bateson, and Unruh projects; and (2) Zero-Emission Vehicles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3758

The 2019-20 Budget: Department of Consumer Affairs

Feb 13, 2019 - Notably, according to a report by the California State Auditor, executive officers for most of the Release 1 b oards and bureaus reported that BreEZe decreased their regulatory entity ’s operational efficiency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3937

The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of Governor’s Cannabis-Related Trailer Bill Legislation [Publication Details]

May 4, 2017 - Presented to the following Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittees: Resources, Environmental Protection, Energy, and Transportation Health and Human Services State Administration and General Government
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3661

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of General Services [Publication Details]

Feb 3, 2017 - This analysis includes reviews of the following budget proposals for DGS in the Governor’s 2017-18 budget plan: State Project Infrastructure Funding in 2017-18 Sacramento Region: State Printing Plant Demolition Preliminary Plans Zero Emission Vehicle Project Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (AB 2515) Building Standards Commission, Exterior Elevated Elements (SB 465)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3544