Funding Timber Harvest Plan Review and Enforcement [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - We recommend the enactment of legislation to create a fee on timber operators to fully fund the review and enforcement of timber harvest plans by several state agencies, thereby creating General Fund savings of $21.2 million. Our recommendation is based on the application of the "beneficiary pays" funding principle.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1755

Funding Flood Management [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - We recommend the enactment of legislation to establish a fee to cover the department’s flood management expenditures that provide a direct benefit to property owners in flood zones statewide and those protected by the state Central Valley flood control system, thereby creating General Fund savings of about $40 million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1752

State and Regional Water Boards: Issues for Legislative Consideration [Publication Details]

Feb 29, 2000 - State and Regional Water Boards: Issues for Legislative Consideration [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/690

Energy-Related Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2001 - The Governor's budget proposes a number of augmentations totaling $1.2 billion ($1.1 billion General Fund) related to the state's energy crisis. These proposals would add nearly 100 positions across six departments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/783

Opportunities and Challenges for the State The Headwaters Forest [Publication Details]

May 4, 1999 - Opportunities and Challenges for the State The Headwaters Forest [Publication Details] Description: We recommend that the Legislature take several steps toward clarifying its intent as regards the management of the Headwaters property and the enforcement of the conservation plan on the Pacific Lumber Company's remaining property.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/304

Improving the Appraisal Function in Resources Land Acquisitions [Publication Details]

Oct 18, 2007 - With the billions of dollars of state funds spent in recent years or available for expenditure (from existing bond funds) for land acquisitions for resource conservation purposes, it is important that the purchase price of these acquisitions be supported by a sound appraisal process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1676

Hazardous Substances State Superfund Reauthorization Expediting Hazardous Substance Site Cleanups [Publication Details]

Aug 18, 1998 - Hazardous Substances State Superfund Reauthorization Expediting Hazardous Substance Site Cleanups [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/133

Fire Protection Fees [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - We recommend enactment of legislation to fund one-half of the proposed General Fund budget for fire protection on state responsibility areas by imposing fees on property owners who benefit from these services. This would result in a savings of about $170 million to the General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/958

Enhancing Implementation and Oversight: Proposition 40 Resources Bond [Publication Details]

May 7, 2002 - Proposition 40 provided a $2.6 billion bond for natural resource conservation, parks, and historical and cultural resources. We recommend several actions to improve legislative oversight of these expenditures. We also recommend inclusion of future costs for state parks in the budget process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/888

Overview of the Major Issues Regarding the Use of Tax-Exempt Bonds in California [Publication Details]

Nov 9, 1983 - Presentation to the 1983 Fall Conference of the Financial and Accounting Officers of the Association of California Water Agencies by Jon David Vasche, Senior Economist, Office of the Legislative Analyst, State of California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3432