The 2019-20 May Revision: Opportunity Zones

May 11, 2019 - The 2019-20 May Revision: Opportunity Zones The 2019-20 May Revision Opportunity Zones Summary. The Governor proposes to allow state tax benefits for investments in alternative energy or affordable housing in communities designated as Opportunity Zones under a new federal program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4038

The 2019-20 Budget: What Can Be Done to Improve Local Planning for Housing?

Feb 20, 2019 - Given this, offering rewards to cities and counties in hopes of boosting housing production seems like a risky bet. If the Legislature were to allocate funding for rewards, it cannot be sure what effect, if any, such a program would have on home building.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3938

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Housing, Homelessness and Local Government

Oct 22, 2025 - In addition, CEQA ’s complicated procedural requirements give development opponents significant opportunities to continue challenging housing projects after local governments have approved them. Amends CEQA Requirements Pertaining to Various Housing and Other Development.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5082

The 2016-17 Budget: Local Government Mandates--Reasonable Reimbursement Methodology

Mar 17, 2016 - The first opportunity allows the state an opportunity to counter local government proposals that may provide reimbursements in excess of those required by law. The second opportunity allows interested parties to provide input to the CSM if they believed the CSM should reject an RRM.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3395

The 2019-20 Budget: Considerations for the Governor's Housing Plan

Feb 20, 2019 - Local resistance, environmental protection policies, and competition among builders for limited development opportunities all hinder private housing development. Policies that remove these barriers provide opportunities to improve affordability among middle ‑income households.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3941

The 2022-23 Budget: The Governor's Housing Plan

Feb 14, 2022 - HCD indicates a strong interest in moving quickly in order to take advantage of opportunities created by commercial property vacancies due to the COVID ‑19 pandemic. Awards would be anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2022 ‑23.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4535

Achieving Better Outcomes for Adult Probation [Publication Details]

May 29, 2009 - Achieving Better Outcomes for Adult Probation [Publication Details] Video Description: We conclude that opportunities exist to both improve public safety and reduce state costs by better aligning the county probation and state correctional systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2074

The 2025-26 Budget: State Mandate—Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board

May 5, 2025 - Create public participation opportunities when updating and implementing various plans, guidance, and fact sheets. Develop a pilot program to control pollutant discharges from common interest areas and areas managed by homeowner associations or management companies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5039

The 2023-24 Budget: County of Los Angeles Citizens Redistricting Commission Mandate

May 2, 2023 - Given that this is the first time the independent commission drew new boundaries and the process occurs every ten years, the Legislature has an opportunity to evaluate the requirements under Chapter  781 and determine whether those requirements led to more representative districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4766

An Initial Look at Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Local Government Fiscal Condition

May 12, 2021 - While the analysis focused on the use of federal funds, recent revenue trends suggest the possibility of a budget surplus, presenting an opportunity for the Legislature to also consider using state resources to fill in any gaps in federal funding to local governments to address COVID ‑19 ‑related costs or to provide assistance for other non ‑COVID ‑19 ‑related budgetary pressures facing local governments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4428