DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - During the field office closures, DMV expanded the types of transactions available online through the Virtual Field Office (VFO) on its website. At the VFO, customers can fill out online forms, upload the required documents, and receive follow up from DMV to complete the transaction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

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

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - In addition to episodic disruptions, some of the most affected industries and regions may need to make long ‑term adjustments to remain viable, forcing some workers to relocate, train to adopt new industry practices, or shift to new types of work.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2024-25 Spending Plan: Transportation

Sep 10, 2024 - The budget includes $14  million (just over $13  million from GGRF and $279,000 from Proposition  1A bond funds) on an ongoing basis and authority to hire 67 state staff to replace work currently undertaken by consultants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4925

Impact of COVID-19 on State Transportation Revenues

Sep 17, 2020 - However, some of the losses will be offset from one-time funding provided to transit agencies under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748). (Please view our online post Federal Stimulus Funds for Transit for more information on CARES Act funding for transit agencies in the state.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4268

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

Feb 8, 2024 - Figure 2 Number and Type of Position a Inspector General a Temporary positions are proposed to be funded for three years. OIG = High ‑Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General Assessment Proposed Staffing Levels Appear Reasonable to Meet Work Plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4833

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

A Review of Caltrans’ Vehicle Insurance Costs

Dec 5, 2017 - In addition, staff overseeing highway construction work and administrative staff sometimes must drive among highway sites and department offices. Driver Training Requirements. Caltrans employees who drive must have a valid driver license appropriate to the type of vehicle they drive.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3721

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

Feb 15, 2022 - The state currently collects an $83 fee from CDL applications, which is deposited into the MVA. Given that the proposed activities would directly support the department ’s work in processing CDLs, they should be funded through the MVA, rather than the General Fund as proposed by the Governor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor’s May Revision Proposal for Caltrans’ Capital Outlay Support Program

May 13, 2018 - COS Staffing Types of Staffing. COS program staffing comes from state employees, overtime, and contracts with architectural and engineering firms. For budgeting purposes, each is counted in FTEs. For instance, in 2017 ‑18, Caltrans has a total of 9,447 FTEs in its COS program, consisting of 8,030 state staff FTEs, 472 overtime FTEs, and 945 contract FTEs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3833