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

Apr 25, 2017 - The Legislature could formally require the Secretary of State to report its f indings and recommend possible improvements to SB  450 following the state ’s experience with the new voting model. How Should The State Use the Remaining 2009 Settlement Funds?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3656

The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies

Mar 10, 2026 - The budget package required DOF to notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) within ten days of the department entering any contract paid from the up to $20  million appropriation. In addition, by February 1 of each year of a contract and during implementation of the contractor ’s recommendations, the budget requires DOF to provide a status report to JLBC on (1)  any
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5156

Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities

Apr 10, 2025 - The remaining include 11 droughts (4  percent), 9 earthquakes (3  percent), and 6 energy and 6 health emergencies (2  percent each), as well as 5 freeze and 5 wind ‑related emergencies (2  percent each).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5029

The 2025-26 Budget: Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Reorganization

Feb 25, 2025 - Once the Governor submits the plan to the Legislature, (1)  the Little Hoover Commission has 30 days to issue a report reviewing the plan and (2)  the Legislature has 60 days to consider the proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4987

The Property Tax Inheritance Exclusion

Oct 9, 2017 - Consequently, monthly ownership costs for these homeowners were around $1,000 less than the typical homeowner ($1,650 vs. $670). Because most inherited homes have been owned for decades, children typically are receiving a property with lower ownership costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3706

The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request

Feb 11, 2026 - January 1, 2026, was the last day for most provisional licenses to be in effect. The transition away from provisional licenses does appear to have increased the number of cases eligible for appeal to CCAP (somewhat).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5119

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

May 7, 2018 - Of the 124 advice letters of this type issued in 2017, FPPC roughly estimates—but cannot confirm due to lack of data—that (1) about ten took longer than 21 days to issue because of workload constraints and (2) about ten took longer than 21 days to issue because the letter contained complex or novel issues that took FPPC staff more time to reach a consensus.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3822

The 2017-18 Budget: Considering the State's Role in Elections

Mar 30, 2017 - To be eligible to vote in California, a person must be (1)  a U.S. citizen, (2)  a resident of California, (3)  at least 18 years old on election day, (4)  not currently incarcerated or on parole for the conviction of a felony, and (5)  not prohibited from voting by a court due to mental capacity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3634

After Furloughs: State Workers' Leave Balances - After Furloughs: State Workers' Leave Balances [Video]

We find that (1) state workers used most of their fu rlough days, but decreased their use of vacation and annual leave days, and (2) state leave liabilities and payments to separating employees are now at historic levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=83

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, in Fresno County, the historical trends of five days of extreme heat per year are projected to increase to 29 days annually between 2035 and 2064 and 43 days annually between 2070 and 2099.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575