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

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: 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

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 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

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - The bond measure includes a number of requirements to guide how funds are administered and overseen by about 30 different state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, conservancies, and offices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5115

Options for Creating a Forestry Management Training Center

Jan 4, 2022 - This could be valuable given the limited information available around workforce gaps and the effectiveness of existing programs to guide decision ‑making. However, a downside to undertaking a pilot would be that it could be difficult to do for approaches that have large capital or other start ‑up costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4487

The 2026-27 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission’s Implementation of AB 1207

Feb 10, 2026 - Given the high stakes involved, it will be important for the Legislature to consider whether it is comfortable with deferring decisions on the structure of the credi ts to CPUC, as is envisioned in this proposal, or whether it would like to provide CPUC with further statutory direction to guide its approach.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5120