DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - About 130 select field office and headquarter employees process transactions for the VFO on a daily basis, although the exact number of employees fluctuate depending on customer demand. The VFO offers nine transactions that previously required an in-person visit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

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

May 17, 2021 - In the coming days, we will analyze the plan in more detail and provide additional comments in hearing testimony and online . We begin with an overview of the condition of the General Fund under the administration ’s estimates and proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

A Review of Caltrans’ Vehicle Insurance Costs

Dec 5, 2017 - The department has about 19, 000 e mployees, who work in 12 districts located throughout the state as well as headquarters in Sacramento. The department ’s staff primarily work on maintaining and rehabilitating the state highway system, though some staff support programs dedicated to mass transit and other modes of transportation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3721

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - The budget includes $1.3  million from the General Fund for the incremental preliminary plans and working drawing phases of the Sawtooth Ridge radio communication tower and associated support infrastructure as part of the CHPERS project.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - LAO Comment: How Do the Proposals Work Together to Meet Clear Goals? Despite seeming overlap of many of the proposed and recently created programs, the administration has not shown how the myriad individual proposals work together to meet an overarching goal and avoid duplicating efforts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

The 2024-25 Spending Plan: Transportation

Sep 10, 2024 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4925

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget includes $5  million in ongoing General Fund and 12 new positions to expand the existing Computer Crimes Investigation Unit and augment work combatting child sexual abuse material and human trafficking throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

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

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4710

Impact of COVID-19 on State Transportation Revenues

Sep 17, 2020 - Caltrans Highway Rehabilitation Work Stable. Caltrans maintains and rehabilitates the state ’s highway system through two programs —the Highway Maintenance Program and the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4268

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961