Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Significant declines—or potential permanent extinctions—of the state’s native fish species represent not just a loss of public trust natural resources, but also impair the state’s fishing industry and economy, as well as dispossess some of California’s Native American communities of essential elements of their tribal culture.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Challenges in Reviewing Recently Released $400 Million Deferred Maintenance Project List

May 11, 2016 - The list also includes over 30 flooring projects at various departments such as CalFire and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). Historically, our office has suggested prioritizing funding for certain types of projects —such as those that address fire, life, and safety issues or reduce future state costs —over these types of projects that often address aesthetic concerns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3457

Los Angeles' Bid for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics

Nov 10, 2016 - The two Los Angeles Games, however, were financial successes, while the Squaw Valley Games required significant state financial assistance. 1932 Los Angeles Games. In 1923, Los Angeles was awarded the 1932 Games.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3506

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

Jul 6, 2017 - Los Angeles previously has hosted two successful and financially profitable Olympic Games: the 1932 Games that resulted in construction of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the 1984 Games, the 40th anniversary of which will be commemorated in 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3695

Update on Los Angeles’ Bid for the 2024 Olympics

Mar 23, 2017 - While the U.S. government —unlike national governments of other Olympic hosts —is not a direct underwriter of Olympic Games, it does play a significant role whenever the U.S. hosts the Games. We have learned more about the federal government ’s role in a possible Los  Angeles Games as the 2024 bid has progressed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3622

Update on Los Angeles’ Bid for the 2024 Olympics [Publication Details]

Mar 23, 2017 - We discuss the federal government's significant role in a possible Los Angeles Games and the potential role of state legislative oversight in helping keep public financial risks low, if Los Angeles is chosen over Paris to host the Games.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3622

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

May 16, 2017 - This includes funding from the CCF ($10.5  million) and fee revenue from Lake and Streambed permits ($5.2  million) for DFW to help ensure that the new cannabis regulatory program protects fish and wildlife.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3672

Key Differences Between Recent Medical Cannabis Laws and Proposition 64: A Preliminary Review

Dec 20, 2016 - Currently, regulations and guidelines to implement these requirements are being developed by several different state departments including the: California Department of Food and Agriculture , Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Department of Public Health (DPH), State Water Resources Control Board , Department of Pesticide Regulation , and Department of Fish and Wildlife.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3517

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This accounts for 926.7 positions spread across the following departments: Office of Inspector General, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Pesticide Regulation, State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Department of Industrial Relations, Department of Food and Agriculture, and Department of Veteran Affairs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

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

Feb 27, 2026 - After these dispatch centers have been migrated, OES will focus on deploying Next Generation 911 services to the Los  Angeles area, to help prepare for the 2028  Olympic and Paralympic games. In addition to these priorities, up to 20 other dispatch centers (those in most urgent need) will also be moved onto the statewide network.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145