The 2023-24 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure

Mar 20, 2023 - …But Larger Budget Problem Likely at May Revision, With Proposed Future Spending Likely Unaffordable. However, in The 2023‑24 Budget: Multiyear Assessment , our office projects the budget problem to increase at May Revision by about $7 billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4747

The 2017-18 Budget: Secretary of State Spring Finance Letter

Apr 25, 2017 - Although many problems with the new voting model likely will be identified and resolved following the 2018 elections and the 2020 primary election, it seems potentially unwise to defund the entity responsible for overseeing the rollout of the new voting model before the system has been in place for a majority of counties in a presidential general election.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3656

The 2024-25 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure at May Revision

May 23, 2024 - Given the variety of General Fund solutions already passed as part of the 2024 ‑25 budget process, as well as the myriad currently under consideration at May Revision, it is quite likely the additional funding could be prioritized by the Legislature for other purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4906

The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies

Mar 10, 2026 - Accordingly, to fully assess the value of the contract, the Legislature will need a clear and comprehensive understanding of its likely outcomes. Are the Activities in Line With Legislative Priorities for the Programs?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5156

The 2017-18 Budget: The Governor's May Revision Cannabis-Related Proposals

May 16, 2017 - The proposed staffing levels for the Appeals Panel are in line with those of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, which provides a reasonable baseline level of staffing for this new organization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3672

The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Budget Proposals

Feb 9, 2022 - The broad scope also means the program likely overlaps with other existing state efforts. For example, the state has funded research on climate ‑related issues through other programs and  departments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4523

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in older housing that requires modifications —such as air conditioning or more fire ‑resistant exteriors —to adapt to increased risks. Notably, low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in rental housing, and thus more likely to be reliant on landlords to conduct modifications to their homes to mitigate the effects of climate change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2024-25 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure

Feb 28, 2024 - However, the program rules and time line for these programs remain under development by NTIA. Therefore, the amount of additional federal funding the state could receive to implement its digital equity plan is not  available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4867

The Property Tax Inheritance Exclusion

Oct 9, 2017 - Number of Inherited Properties Likely to Grow. California property owners are getting older. The share of homeowners over 65 increased from 24  percent in 2005 to 31  percent in 2015. This trend is likely to continue in coming years as baby boomers —a major demographic group —continue to age.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3706

The 2026-27 Budget: Office of Emergency Services Next Generation 911 System

Feb 27, 2026 - The  Legislature then enacted Chapter  926  of  2014 (S B  1211 ,  Padilla), which directed OES to develop a plan and time line for testing, implementing, and operating a Next Generation 911 system, including text ‑to ‑911.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145