The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - This  required previously scheduled tests to be rescheduled and delayed, increasing wait times for both applicants with previously scheduled tests as well as applicants seeking new appointments. Disruptions in Availability of Testing Locations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget language also directs any loan or other financing options developed to (1)  ensure full repayment with an agreed-upon interest rate, (2)  follow a clearly defined repayment schedule, and (3)  include a guaranteed mechanism to secure repayment from a reliable and predictable revenue source.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

Review of High-Speed Rail Draft 2016 Business Plan

Mar 17, 2016 - Third, in order for the Legislature to maintain oversight of the project, it needs detailed information about the cost, scope, and schedule of each segment HSRA is planning to construct in order to easily track changes over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3394

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - In this brief, we analyze the Governor's proposal to extend certain vehicle fees (known as "AB 8" fees) that fund clean transportation activities that are scheduled to sunset at the end of 2023.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

Advancing Transportation Projects To Stimulate the Economy: An Alternative Approach [Publication Details]

Dec 10, 2008 - These projects would be ready for construction in 2008–09, 2009–10, and 2010–11, but are not scheduled for construction until later years, due to limited funding. Our bond proposal would require voter approval.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1900

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - This approach helped generate short ‑term General Fund savings, but leaves the Legislature with little flexibility to opt not to resume these expenditures as they are now scheduled, even if the budget condition worsens —at  least not without causing significant fiscal and logistical disruptions for projects and their local sponsors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - Until that approval occurs, the Legislature does not have a complete project plan (including an approved scope, schedule, and cost for the proposed project) to consider alongside the budget request. Therefore, approving funding for Phase   1 o f the proposed TSN replacement project at this point in the process comes with some uncertainty for the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

The 2024-25 Budget: Establishing the Office of the Inspector General for the High-Speed Rail Authority

Feb 8, 2024 - As shown, some of the key activities planned for the 2024 ‑25 fiscal year include analyzing the funding, benefits, costs, and schedule of the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment; evaluating HSRA ’s policies for managing contracts and overseeing consultant work and assessing compliance with those policies; and analyzing policies related to procuring contracted services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4833

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - For example, we recommend the Legislature require CTC to perform project ‑level oversight of SHOPP by thoroughly reviewing the proposed cost, scope, and schedule of all SHOPP projects and allocating all funding for SHOPP projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3572

Review of the Draft 2020 High-Speed Rail Business Plan

Mar 13, 2020 - Conclusion In this report, we raise a number of key issues for legislative oversight, including those related to cost, funding, schedule, and the HSRA ’s plan for interim operations. With these issues in mind, the Legislature will want to consider whether it is comfortable with HSRA ’s proposed approach, would like an alternative approach, or would like to preserve its flexibility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4202