State Assistance to Businesses in Response to COVID-19

Jan 4, 2024 - We used data from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) to measure median household income for each zip code. We then placed all California zip codes in one of four categories: low income (less than or equal to $61,000), medium ‑low income ($61,001 to $81,000), medium ‑high income ($81,001 to $110,000), and high income (greater than $110,000).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4824

Perspectives on Helping Low-Income Californians Afford Housing

Feb 9, 2016 - Increased Supply, Lower Costs Lack of Supply Drives High Housing Costs. As we demonstrate in California ’s High Housing Costs , a shortage of housing results in high and rising housing costs. When the number of households seeking housing exceeds the number of units available, households must try to outbid each other, driving up prices and rents.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3345

The 2023-24 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure

Mar 20, 2023 - Additional Allocation to States Based on Unserved Locations in High ‑Cost Areas ($4.245   Billion of Total Program Funds) . Each state will receive an allocation based on the number of unserved locations in high ‑cost areas of their state as a percentage of all such locations nationwide.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4747

An Overview of Federal Higher Education Relief

Apr 28, 2020 - Figure 3 Relief Fund Provides Additional $83 Million to Minority ‑Serving Institutions in California (In Millions) Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans 6.6 Strengthening Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander ‑Serving Institutions 3.1 Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions 0.3 Total $82.8 a
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4225

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Sep 23, 2021 - To be eligible for a grant, a business must either (1)  commit to creating at least 500 new jobs, (2)  invest at least $10  million in a major construction or renovation project, or (3)  be located in a high-poverty or high-unemployment area of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4452

Overview of American Rescue Plan: Implications for California [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2021 - Overview of American Rescue Plan: Implications for California [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/4405

The 2024-25 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure

Feb 28, 2024 - GF = General Fund; FF = federal funds; TF = total funds; LLRF = Loan Loss Reserve Fund; and  ARP  =  American Rescue Plan. Legislative Oversight Crucial as Broadband Infrastructure Programs and Projects Move to Implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4867

Federal Assistance for Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Apr 3, 2020 - Faced with high demand, banks and credit unions administering the program appear to have prioritized their existing customers. Many small businesses —especially those which were unable to immediately apply for a loan and those that do not already have an outstanding loan with a bank participating in the program —reported having difficulty getting funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4215

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - For this reason, every new expenditure from the account —especially those that are comparatively large —should be well justified and clear a high bar for approval. Historically, CHP Has Funded Equipment and Operational Costs Through Its Base Budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

Evaluation of the Statewide Project Management Office

Dec 7, 2017 - This allowed the PMO to test the potential of the centralized project management approach and build the reputation and capacity of the office gradually, with the intention of scaling up to larger, more com plex projects once the office was more established.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3723