Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - In fall 2023, we visited several prisons (both men’s and women’s). We met with students, faculty, and staff. During these visits, students shared their challenges, such as having instruction disrupted by prison security incidences that required them to return to their cells and encountering technology glitches (such as having difficulty finding areas of the prison with a strong enough Wi‑Fi signal for their laptops).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2018-19 Budget: Department of General Services

Feb 20, 2018 - DGS cites various factors for the higher cost of constructing the Richards Boulevard project than comparable private sector buildings. When comparing to private sector costs, DGS indicates that the statutory requirement that it pay prevailing wages to construction workers can make state projects significantly more expensive.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3758

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings

Nov 14, 2017 - If the state can show that ZNE can be achieved cost ‑effectively for a variety of building projects, it will provide an important model for other public and private sector entities considering ZNE projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3711

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - The new Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund would lend money to private sector organizations for projects determined to advance the state ’s environmental goals, along with other priorities —such as creating high ‑quality jobs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

A Review of the 2002 California Infrastructure Plan [Publication Details]

Dec 19, 2002 - We review the administration's report, 2002: California's Five-Year Infrastructure Plan, its first legislatively mandated plan for funding public sector capital outlay needs. We examine its strengths and suggest improvements for future plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/918