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

Mar 23, 2017 - Correction 5/25/2017: Changed date for new L.A. football stadium's first Super Bowl to 2022, following a decision on this matter by NFL team owners. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3622

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

Apr 25, 2017 - As we discuss in our report, most counties in the state use antiquated voting equipment that raise concerns over security and the potential for a catastrophic failure of a voting system in an election year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3656

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

Update on Los Angeles’ Bid for the 2024 Olympics

Mar 23, 2017 - (Other NSSEs include Super Bowls, presidential nominating conventions, and presidential inaugurations.) Federal law mandates a single chain of command for integrated security operations at NSSEs, led by the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3622

The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies

Mar 10, 2026 - The administration anticipates that the entire $20  million appropriation will be used over the course of the contract. Work With DHCS Is Delayed Due to Federal Changes. BCG is just starting its work at DHCS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5156

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

Feb 27, 2026 - Major components of Next Generation 911 systems include: Network —A Next Generation 911 network delivers emergency communications over an IP ‑based emergency services network. These networks are specifically designated for use by public safety agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - Specifically, while the vacancy rate was 2.8  percent in 2019, it then rose to over 9  percent in 2021, and remained at 6.6  percent as of 2024, per the most recent data available. (The total number of authorized officer positions for the department has remained roughly the same since 2012.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program Review

Dec 2, 2025 - OSDS largely attributes this year ‑over ‑year decrease to a statewide expenditure reduction directive issued by the Department of Finance in December 2023 that was intended to help address the fiscal difficulties facing the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5095

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This is a net increase of $5  million (3  percent) over the revised 2024-25 level. (This does not reflect some adjustments related to Control Sections 4.05 and 4.12 of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 budgets.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

The 2025-26 Budget: CDTFA’s Tobacco Programs

Feb 14, 2025 - Over the same period, the number of citations issued dropped by 24  percent. These drops are particularly striking given that staff concerns about COVID-19 exposure likely diminished substantially over that period.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4966