The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - (We also include links to Appendix tables at the end of this post and the top left of this page. These appendix tables itemize select proposals by policy area based on our understanding at this time.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

The 2024-25 Budget: Establishing the Office of the Inspector General for the High-Speed Rail Authority

Feb 8, 2024 - OIG indicates this inability to hire at the desired classification could affect its ability to attract and retain top talent. Notably, as mentioned previously, Chapter  71 requires OIG to select, appoint, and employ officers and employees necessary to carry out the functions of the office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4833

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - These solutions yielded General Fund savings of $11  billion through 2025 ‑26. The Governor ’s budget reduces this amount by $1.3  billion through 2025 ‑26. The reason for the reduction is the recent voter approval of Proposition  35 (2024), which requires the state to spend less MCO tax money on offsetting General Fund spending and more money on provider rate increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

Review of the Draft 2020 High-Speed Rail Business Plan

Mar 13, 2020 - This could provide the environmental benefits of cleaner trains —although with lower top operating speeds —without requiring the funding of electrification. A different set of projects in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles regions than those that were assumed in the ETO ’s analysis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4202

The 2010-11 Budget: Transportation [Publication Details]

Mar 2, 2010 - The 2010-11 Budget: Transportation [Publication Details] Video Description: The Governor’s budget proposes $18 billion in expenditures (mostly from special funds) for transportation programs in 2010‑11.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2214

The 2010-11 Budget: Transportation - The 2010-11 Budget--Transportation [Video]

The 2010-11 Budget: Transportation - The 2010-11 Budget--Transportation [Video] 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/Videos/Player?playlistId=67

Advancing Transportation Projects To Stimulate the Economy: An Alternative Approach [Publication Details]

Dec 10, 2008 - These projects would be ready for construction in 2008–09, 2009–10, and 2010–11, but are not scheduled for construction until later years, due to limited funding. Our bond proposal would require voter approval.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1900

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - First, an amount is taken “off the top ” to fully backfill weight fees that are used to help pay debt service on transportation bonds, as discussed below. For 2016 ‑17, the amount necessary to backfill weight fees is roughly $1  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3572

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - These slots would be on top of the almost 9,000 full ‑day slots the state added over the past three years. Extending preschool to all children from low ‑income families is consistent with considerable research that has concluded the benefits of preschool are greatest for these children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor’s May Revision Proposal for Caltrans’ Capital Outlay Support Program

May 13, 2018 - Over the 11-month period, Caltrans hired on average 53 employees and lost 41, f or a net increase of 14 each month. Currently, Caltrans still has 137 vacant COS positions to fill (a 2  percent vacancy rate).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3833