The 2024-25 Budget: Insolvency Risks for Environmental and Transportation Special Funds

Feb 27, 2024 - Some of the major expenditure cost drivers have included (1)  replacement of older CHP area offices and DMV field offices, (2)  increased employee compensation costs —which have been driven by both increases to staffing levels and growing salary and benefit costs at CHP, (3)  workload related to the issuance of new driver licenses and ID cards that comply with
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4858

The 2018-19 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 14, 2018 - On the other hand, if these parole agents would provide essentially the same supervision and services as the general parolee population receives, then it is unclear why the additional parole agents are needed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3747

The 2025-26 Budget: Natural Resources and Agriculture Discretionary Spending Proposals

Feb 18, 2025 - However, an important consideration is that because the Library Pass Program is available to any Californian with a public library card, it is not as closely targeted toward residents with particular demographics as other free park pass progra ms the state operates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4967

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 - In such cases, the Governor ’s Office of Emergency Services —acting as the fiscal agent for both the state and local governments —coordinates applications for reimbursement through the PA program. Under a national emergency declaration, the PA program typically provides aid for certain types of emergency response-related activities and specific recovery costs (such as debris removal).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952

The 2023-24 Budget: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Major Capital Outlay Proposals

Feb 21, 2023 - This funding would support the hiring of 12 new positions, including surveyors,  engineers, and a right ‑of ‑way agent. These positions are proposed to (1)  coordinate and consult with the Department of General Services (DGS) as it manages the construction of the new training  center facility; (2)  support the development of future capital outlay projects that might result from
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693

Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts

Dec 10, 2019 - This report responds to increasing legislative interest in determining how the state can best prepare for the impacts of climate change, including sea‑level rise (SLR). Also see this Summary Fact Sheet for the report
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4121