CalFacts 2024 [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2024 - CalFacts presents a wide range of facts and trends about the state's economy, finances, and programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4942

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - (The budget for CSU includes an additional $ 64  m illion ongoing to cover higher retiree health benefit and pension costs.) For UC, $ 200  m illion of its ongoing augmentation is intended to cover increases in operating costs (including some employee compensation costs), student success initiatives, student hunger and housing initiatives, mental health services, and 2018 ‑ 19 e nrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs

Dec 13, 2023 - SHOPP = State Highway Operation and Protection Program; Caltrans = California Department of Transportation; and GHG = greenhouse gas. Funding for State Transportation Programs Based Largely on Statutory Formulas.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs [Publication Details]

Dec 13, 2023 - Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs [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/4821

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Budget Solutions in Transportation Programs

Feb 13, 2023 - The Legislature directed a considerable portion of the state ’s recent budget surpluses towards transportation programs. These investments support several priorities, such as improving the state ’s transportation system, encouraging projects intended to help the state meet its climate goals, and assisting local agencies in drawing down additional federal funds from IIJA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4676

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Fund Shift for CHP and DMV Capital Projects

Feb 27, 2023 - For example, when the state has a budget problem, bonds can help fund the project while lessening potential pressure on the state to cut into existing programs. On the other hand, one benefit of using cash is that, compared to bonds, it results in a lower overall project cost because the state does not have to pay interest.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4710

The 2022-23 Budget: Transportation Infrastructure Package

Feb 15, 2022 - In particular, state spending could complement federal funds by focusing on state priorities where funding from IIJA might not be as large or available. Additionally, state spending could better position state and local projects in obtaining competitively awarded federal grants, such as by providing the funding needed to advance project readiness and fea sibility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4536

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

Feb 15, 2022 - …But State Role Is Unclear. As we noted in our overarching comments, it is reasonable for the state to have an interest in promoting goods movement given the importance of trade to the state ’s economy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Budget Solutions in Transportation Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 13, 2023 - In response to the multibillion-dollar budget problem the state is facing, the Governor’s budget proposes $4 billion in multiyear budget solutions from the recent General Fund augmentations provided to transportation programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4676

The 2022-23 Budget: Highway Violence Task Force

Feb 14, 2022 - Shootings have increased in all CHP geographic divisions across the state, except the Northern division, which is a relatively rural area. (The operations of CHP are divided across eight geographic divisions throughout the state.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4533