DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - In addition, DMV’s extension of renewal deadlines for learner permits, driver’s licenses, and ID cards likely decreased demand at field offices. However, after the initial decline in wait times, the department’s July report to the Legislature showed customers without appointments are waiting about the same time as in the months before the field office closures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

The 2019-20 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 26, 2019 - At its peak, some individuals visiting certain offices could experience wait times of a few hours. According to the DMV, wait times in the month of December 2018 decreased to an average of 44 m inutes for individuals without appointments and an average of 13 m inutes for those with an appointment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3948

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - Moreover, this approach is not without precedent. For example, previous budgets provided funding to CHP for similar purposes in 2017-18, 2022-23, and 2023-24. CHPERS Project Is Already Underway, Meets Public Safety and Radio Communications Needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Feb 22, 2017 - The request also includes costs associated with producing driver license cards, printing forms and informational materials, and contracts for interpreters. LAO Assessment Proposal Assumes Future Workload Will Be Lower Than Current Level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3575

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - Solves Shortfall in 2025 ‑26 Without Impacting MVA ‑Supported Activities. Based on the administration ’s estimated expenditures, the proposed fund transfers would provide sufficient resources to keep MVA balanced in 2025 ‑26 without needing to make changes to service levels for MVA ‑supported programs or increasing fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Transportation

Oct 17, 2019 - The 2019 ‑20 budget includes $260.1  million from the MVA for DMV to process driver licenses and ID cards that comply with federal standards —commonly referred to as “REAL IDs ” —and to implement various operational improvements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4098

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 1, 2021 - Implementing these systems is intended to improve transit agencies ’ ability to provide real time transit information to customers, as well as make it easier for customers to pay transit fares by credit and debit cards, smartphones, and other devices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4458

The 2024-25 Budget: Transportation Budget Solutions

Feb 23, 2024 - We  recommend the Legislature adopt the Governor ’s proposed $2.8  billion in cash flow adjustments as they will help address the General Fund condition without programmatic impacts. While postponing providing these funds will create cost pressures in future budget cycles, the state has already committed these amounts for specific projects and, as such, has limited flexibility around making reductions without creating significant disruptions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4854

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

May 13, 2018 - The State Constitution, however, allows the state to contract for architectural and engineering services without limits. Long-Term Trends. Figure  1 reveals two noteworthy trends in total COS FTEs over the last eight years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3833

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Instead, the gains appear largely tied to the booming stock market, a situation which can change rapidly and without warning. The  administration appears to share some of these concerns, noting recent job losses among high ‑wage workers and the risks posed by the inherent volatility of tax receipts tied to stock market gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951