The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - Consequently, it is unclear what role, if any, the Legislature will have in directing these funds to meet its priorities or, more generally, how the funded programs will fit into the state ’s broader ZEV and air quality strategies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

Framework For Cap-And-Trade Investment Plan Needs Further Development

Sep 22, 2015 - In particular, the administration ’s concept paper does not include the following information that could be used to guide future budget allocations: No Clear Analytical Justification for Prioritizing Funds for Certain Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3298

Improving Outcomes for California Conservation Corpsmembers

Feb 9, 2018 - Strategies and Objectives to Guide Program Improvement. Based on discussions with CCC, it is in the process of identifying areas where the program can be improved and of developing a strategic plan to guide program improvement over the next several years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3742

The 2023-24 Budget: Crafting Climate, Resources, and Environmental Budget Solutions

Feb 22, 2023 - We recommend the Legislature develop its own package of budget solutions based on its priorities and guiding principles. Figure 4 highlights some of the criteria we suggest the Legislature use to guide its decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4692

Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program

Dec 9, 2025 - Extension Helps Ensure Key Climate Strategy Can Continue … The continued operation of the cap ‑and ‑invest program through 2045, as authorized by A B  1207 , could be a key tool in helping the state achieve its climate goals cost ‑effectively.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5097

The 2020-21 Budget: Climate Change Proposals

Feb 13, 2020 - Pilot Strategies. The Legislature could prioritize some funding for projects that are explicitly designed to test new strategies in order to learn which climate adaptation strategies work best. Key Statewide Issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4155

The 2022-23 Budget: Pesticide Enforcement

May 5, 2022 - This information could then be used to guide whether (and at what level) to continue funding these efforts. Recommendations Approve DPR Authority to Enforce Administrative Penalties for Pesticide Use Violations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4592

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - Adequate staffing for the museum will allow it to open to the public on time and with the appropriate maintenance, especially as the number of visitors to Expo Park increases in advance of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

The 2022-23 Budget: Wildfire Response Proposals

Jan 28, 2022 - The purpose of the plan would be to inform and guide state policymakers regarding the most effective strategies for responding to wildfires and mitigating wildfire risks. In particular, the plan should include guidance on future funding allocations to ensure the highest‑priority and most cost‑effective programs and activities receive funding and that the state supports an optimal balance of funding for resilience and response.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4504

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor's Wildfire-Related Proposals

Feb 21, 2020 - The purpose of the plan would be to inform and guide state policymakers regarding the most effective strategies for responding to wildfires and mitigating wildfire risks. In particular, the plan should include guidance on future funding allocations to ensure the highest ‑priority and most cost ‑effective programs and activities receive funding and that the state
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4172