The 2018-19 Budget: Review of Fair Political Practices Commission Budget and Workload

May 7, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: Review of Fair Political Practices Commission Budget and Workload The 2018-19 Budget Review of Fair Political Practices Commission Budget and Workload At the April 5, 2018 hearing of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee Number 4, the committee directed our office to review the Fair Political Practices Commission’s (FPPC’s) budget and workload to determine if the commission receives sufficient resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3822

The 2020-21 Budget: California Department of Food and Agriculture

Feb 28, 2020 - Cal  Expo Manages the State Fair and Hosts Other Events. Cal  Expo is an approximately 350  acre facility that opened in 1968. It is responsible for hosting the annual State Fair in the summer and other events held during the rest of the year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4187

California Tribal Casinos: Questions and Answers [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2007 - California Tribal Casinos: Questions and Answers [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1545

COVID-19 and the National Guard

Apr 8, 2020 - National Guard Plays Key Role in Meeting Various Critical State and National Needs. The National Guard includes soldiers and airmen (guardsmembers) that typically serve part time. However, the Governor or President can call on these guardsmembers to provide full-time assistance when domestic or international needs arise.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4218

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

Mar 18, 2025 - Some research provides fairly good evidence that California Competes encourages recipients to make new investments in California. We suspect that this efficacy is related to several features of the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5018

The 2016-17 Budget: Precision Medicine Research Funding

Mar 18, 2016 - In the absence of such language, the Legislature and the public cannot be confident these funds will be allocated fairly and effectively. Reject Governor ’s Proposal. In the absence of additional details and a clearer justification for this proposal, we recommend that Legislature reject the Governor ’s proposal to allocate $10 million to OPR for precision medicine research.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3396

The 2021-22 Budget: State Board of Equalization

Feb 23, 2021 - We suggest that the Legislature consider the advantages and disadvantages of having CDTFA play this role as compared to other options, such as the Department of General Services. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4385

State Assistance to Businesses in Response to COVID-19

Jan 4, 2024 - In our interviews with business groups, we observed that there seemed to be a very limited awareness of state programs, even among some regional Chambers of Commerce, which played a key role in disseminating information to businesses about government assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4824

The 2020-21 Budget: Assessing the Governor's Reorganization Proposals

Feb 7, 2020 - For example, the Governor ’s proposal to place the Seismic Safety Commission under OES is based on the rationale that it would enhance the state ’s overall preparedness efforts by ensuring that the commission plays a greater role in the state ’s emergency planning process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4146

July 2017 Update: Los Angeles’ Bid for the Olympics and Paralympics

Jul 6, 2017 - For example, the agreement could formalize in general terms the roles that Caltrans and CHP are expected to play in coordinating with federal and local security and transportation agencies. “Further Clarification Needed ” on Tax Provisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3695