DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - In particular, customers in more remote areas further away from a field office might prefer online services. Other customers who need or prefer to go to the field office could benefit indirectly from expanded online services, as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

Road Charge Pilot Program Update

Sep 15, 2016 - As recommended by the TAC, participants of the pilot program will not exchange actual money. Pilot participants will receive simulated invoices for their reported mileage and will only make simulated payments for those charges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3499

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - The reason for the reduction is the recent voter approval of Proposition  35 (2024), which requires the state to spend less MCO tax money on offsetting General Fund spending and more money on provider rate increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Moreover, many existing structures were built to different standards than are commonplace today, making them less resilient to the effects of climate change. For instance, many older homes were built with features —such as wood shake roofs, cedar siding, or single ‑paned windows —that make them more vulnerable to igniting during wildfires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - Put another way, $12  billion  of spending in the May Revision is attributable to reserve withdrawals and borrowing from 2020 (see Figure  7). Figure 7 Governor Still Uses Budget Solutions Despite Historic Revenue Growth Budget Solutions From 2020 Maintained in 2021 May Revision (In Billions) Reserve Withdrawals Make Budget Stabilization Account withdrawal $7.8 Make Safety Net Reserve withdrawal 0.5
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision $2,099 $510 Note: This reflects our best understanding as of May 15, 2021; however, we are still receiving information from the administration about these proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/5

Impact of COVID-19 on State Transportation Revenues

Sep 17, 2020 - STA —which is funded with 73  percent of the revenue collected from the diesel sales tax —makes up the largest share of state funds provided to transit agencies. The program distributes funding on a formula basis to transit agencies for operational and capital support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4268

A Review of Caltrans’ Vehicle Insurance Costs

Dec 5, 2017 - California law currently sets no limit on the amount of money for which the state can be held liable for vehicle collisions (though it does prohibit paying for punitive damages). California ’s law on liability limits differs from many other states, with a recent study finding that at least two ‑thirds of all states maintain liability limits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3721

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - These projected out-year shortfalls likely will make it challenging for the account to fund core expenses such as CHP salaries and could increase pressure to raise fees on drivers. 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - This represents an increase of $1. 7  b illion from the 2019 ‑ 20 e nacted reserve level of $18. 8  b illion. Total reserves has three components: $18   Billion in the BSA. Under the Governor ’s estimates and the constitutional rules of Proposition  2, the state is required to make a nearly $ 2  b illion deposit into its constitutional reserve, the BSA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135