The 2017-18 Budget: Governor’s Criminal Fine and Fee Proposals

Mar 3, 2017 - Accordingly, we recommend the Legislature require that nearly all fine and fee revenue, excluding those subject to certain legal restrictions (such as monies collected for violations of state law protecting fish and game), be deposited into the General Fund for subseque nt appropriation by the Legislature in the annual state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3600

Improving California’s Criminal Fine and Fee System

Jan 5, 2016 - Based on our assessment of existing criminal fines and fees, we recommend excluding two types of fines and fees from being deposited to the General Fund —fish and game assessments and victim restitution orders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3322

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Governor's Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 19, 2019 - AmeriCorps volunteers can receive a small living allowance while in the program. Upon completion of the program, volunteers are eligible to receive a monetary Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the federal government, which can be used to pay for higher education expenses or help pay off qualified student loans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3940

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Higher estimates for personal income taxes and corporation taxes each account for a bit under half of this difference, with the small remainder attributable to a variety of other revenues. This improves the budget ’s bottom line.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2023-24 Budget: Increased Federal Authority For State Crisis Intervention Program

Feb 22, 2023 - Judicial Council would identify trial courts that serve these small jurisdictions and encourage that at least one of these courts apply for funding to represent all of the remaining courts serving small jurisdictions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4697

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Other Issues)

Jun 19, 2015 - Most of this funding —$178  million —is for watershed protection and restoration projects administered by state conservancies ($103  million), the Wildlife Conservation Board ($39  million), and the Department of Fish and Wildlife ($37  million).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3278

The 2022-23 Budget: Governor’s Public Safety Package

Feb 17, 2022 - Lack of Detail on Grants to Small Business Victims of Retail Theft The administration indicates the budget trailer language for the small business grant program is forthcoming and will provide more specific details on the allocation and use of the small business grant program monies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4546

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - Under the legislation, landlords may pursue such unpaid rent in small claims filings. The administration anticipates an increase in eviction cases (known as unlawful detainers) and small claims filings wh en the statutory protections expire, resulting in new workload for trial courts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

Retail Theft in California: Looking Back at a Decade of Change

Jun 12, 2025 - In contrast, small countie s tended to experience declines in retail theft over this period. The reason for these differences is unclear but could be tied to factors such as the concentration of retail establishments in each county.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055