CalFacts 2024 [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2024 - CalFacts presents a wide range of facts and trends about the state's economy, finances, and programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4942

Retail Theft in California: Looking Back at a Decade of Change

Jun 12, 2025 - Unlawful Deprivation of a Retail Business Opportunity. Chapter 168 created the crime of “unlawful deprivation of a retail business opportunity,” which allows the dollar value involved with multiple misdemeanor acts of possessing stolen property within a two‑year period to be aggregated into a felony.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

The 2025-26 Budget: Update on Implementation of New Firearm and Ammunition Tax

Feb 19, 2025 - Accordingly, revocation of a registration certificate would make a business unable to sell firearms or ammunition in the state. Additionally, Chapter  231 requires DOJ provide CDTFA with the names and business locations of all firearm dealers, firearm manufacturers, and ammunition vendors at least quarterly to administer the tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - Small Business Assistance Worth Considering. Recent federal business assistance, while considerably larger than proposed state assistance, is not well targeted to the most impacted businesses. Because of this, immediate state action on the $550  million for small business grants, which are targeted at impacted businesses, is worth considering.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Justice Budget Proposals

Feb 23, 2023 - For example, businesses would likely adapt their business practices to comply with Chapter  857 in the coming years. This —along with the threat of potential DOJ litigation —could reduce illegal activity and require little resources for DOJ litigation on an ongoing basis. ...But Unclear Whether Requested Resources Are Needed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4701

The 2022-23 Budget: Governor’s Public Safety Package

Feb 17, 2022 - Lack of Detail on Grants to Small Business Victims of Retail Theft The administration indicates the budget trailer language for the small business grant program is forthcoming and will provide more specific details on the allocation and use of the small business grant program monies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4546

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - Business tax incentives must be carefully designed to be effective. Some past business incentives have been ineffective and provided large windfall benefits to businesses for actions they already had decided to take.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

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

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

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

May 17, 2021 - CAC = California Arts Council; CalVet = California Department of Veterans Affairs; CDE = California Department of Education; CDFA = California Department of Food and Agriculture; CDI = California Department of Insurance; CDT = California Department of Technology; SOC = Security Operations Center; IT = information technology; CMD = California Military Department; CPUC = California Public Utilities
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/6

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 24, 2025 - (UCL revenues generally consist of the state ’s share of litigation proceeds from cases related to unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business practices, as well as false or misleading advertising.) Repayment of this loan is required under certain circumstances, most notably if UCL funds are needed to support DOJ legal workload.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085