Proposed Changes to Veterans Home in Yountville

Mar 6, 2018 - Clarify Intent of Master Plan and Assess Current Resource Levels. Since the administration has made these proposals in the absence of a master plan, we find that there may be a need to clarify the Legislature ’s intent in regards to the master plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3771

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Significant declines—or potential permanent extinctions—of the state’s native fish species represent not just a loss of public trust natural resources, but also impair the state’s fishing industry and economy, as well as dispossess some of California’s Native American communities of essential elements of their tribal culture.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2025-26 Budget: CDTFA’s Tobacco Programs

Feb 14, 2025 - This fee-funded program is a key element of the Master Settlement Agreement that California and 45 other states reached with the four largest cigarette manufacturers in 1998. The California Electronic Cigarette Excise Tax Program administers a 12.5  percent tax on retail sales of e-cigarettes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4966

Challenges in Reviewing Recently Released $400 Million Deferred Maintenance Project List

May 11, 2016 - The list also includes over 30 flooring projects at various departments such as CalFire and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). Historically, our office has suggested prioritizing funding for certain types of projects —such as those that address fire, life, and safety issues or reduce future state costs —over these types of projects that often address aesthetic concerns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3457

The 2017-18 Budget: The Governor's May Revision Cannabis-Related Proposals

May 16, 2017 - This includes funding from the CCF ($10.5  million) and fee revenue from Lake and Streambed permits ($5.2  million) for DFW to help ensure that the new cannabis regulatory program protects fish and wildlife.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3672

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This accounts for 926.7 positions spread across the following departments: Office of Inspector General, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Pesticide Regulation, State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Department of Industrial Relations, Department of Food and Agriculture, and Department of Veteran Affairs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

Key Differences Between Recent Medical Cannabis Laws and Proposition 64: A Preliminary Review

Dec 20, 2016 - Currently, regulations and guidelines to implement these requirements are being developed by several different state departments including the: California Department of Food and Agriculture , Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Department of Public Health (DPH), State Water Resources Control Board , Department of Pesticide Regulation , and Department of Fish and Wildlife.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3517

How California Governments Respond to Disasters

Jan 10, 2019 - There are various agreements that govern the provision of mutual aid by these entities, such as the Master Mutual Aid Agreement (which governs intrastate mutual aid) and the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (which governs interstate mutual aid).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3919

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of Information Security Proposals

Mar 23, 2023 - Two other requests propose funding for the same type of IS software: California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) and Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) Separation of IS and Privacy Officer Roles and Responsibilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4748

An Overview of Federal Higher Education Relief

Apr 28, 2020 - Figure 3 Relief Fund Provides Additional $83 Million to Minority ‑Serving Institutions in California (In Millions) Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans 6.6 Strengthening Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander ‑Serving Institutions 3.1 Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions 0.3 Total $82.8 a The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4225