The 2016-17 Budget: Department of General Services

Feb 22, 2016 - Governor ’s Proposal Shift GCP to DGS. The Governor ’s budget proposes to shift the GCP from VCGCB to DGS. As part of this shift, the budget transfers nine positions and $1.2  million in funding authority to DGS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3362

The 2021-22 Budget: Small Business Grants [Publication Details]

Jan 22, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Small Business Grants [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/4316

State Assistance to Businesses in Response to COVID-19

Jan 4, 2024 - Lendistry reported that, statewide, about half of the small business COVID ‑19 grants were distributed to white ‑owned businesses, 32  percent of the grants went to Asian ‑owned businesses, 18  percent went to Hispanic ‑ or Latino ‑owned businesses (regardless of race), and 11  percent went to African American ‑owned businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4824

The 2020-21 Budget: Reinventing the Department of Business Oversight

Feb 26, 2020 - The 2020-21 Budget: Reinventing the Department of Business Oversight Assessment We think that the concept of improving consumer protection —particularly in the area of financial products and services —has merit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4181

The 2022-23 Budget: Secretary of State Request to Waive Business Filing Fees

Feb 7, 2022 - In addition, there are a number of other types of filings and fees that businesses submit to SOS. Business Filing Fees Are Revenue Source of Special Fund. The fees paid to SOS by business entities are the primary revenue source for the SOS ’s Business Fees Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4516

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program Review

Dec 2, 2025 - State law also establishes the Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS) as the DVBE program administrator, directs it to implement policies to ensure that only eligible businesses participate, and requires it to track and investigate cases of program abuse and noncompliance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5095

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program Review [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2025 - Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program Review [Publication Details] Description: As required by Chapter 80 of 2020 (SB 588, Archuleta), this brief reviews California’s Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5095

The 2025-26 Budget: Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Reorganization

Feb 25, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Reorganization Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Reorganization Summary In this post, we provide background on state agencies in California government in general; the Business, Consumer Services and Housing (BCSH) Agency in particular; and the process for reorganizing state government.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4987

Federal Assistance for Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Apr 3, 2020 - Financial Assistance to Small Businesses Small Business Administration (SBA) Generally Helps Businesses Get Loans. The federal SBA provides financial assistance, and other services, to small businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4215

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