State Assistance to Businesses in Response to COVID-19

Jan 4, 2024 - In our interviews with business groups, we observed that there seemed to be a very limited awareness of state programs, even among some regional Chambers of Commerce, which played a key role in disseminating information to businesses about government assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4824

COVID-19 and the National Guard

Apr 8, 2020 - National Guard Plays Key Role in Meeting Various Critical State and National Needs. The National Guard includes soldiers and airmen (guardsmembers) that typically serve part time. However, the Governor or President can call on these guardsmembers to provide full-time assistance when domestic or international needs arise.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4218

The 2021-22 Budget: State Board of Equalization

Feb 23, 2021 - We suggest that the Legislature consider the advantages and disadvantages of having CDTFA play this role as compared to other options, such as the Department of General Services. 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/4385

The 2020-21 Budget: Assessing the Governor's Reorganization Proposals

Feb 7, 2020 - For example, the Governor ’s proposal to place the Seismic Safety Commission under OES is based on the rationale that it would enhance the state ’s overall preparedness efforts by ensuring that the commission plays a greater role in the state ’s emergency planning process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4146

Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Bond to Fund Behavioral Health Facilities and Veterans Housing

Aug 17, 2023 - Counties play a major role in the funding and delivery of public behavioral health services. In particular, counties generally are responsible for arranging and paying for community behavioral health services for low-income individuals with the highest service needs through Medi-Cal, the state ’s Medicaid program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790

The 2019-20 Budget: The Governor’s Proposed Supplemental Pension Payment to CalPERS

Mar 4, 2019 - Although pension costs only explain a part of the MVA ’s growing imbalance, addressing rising pension costs in the MVA could play a role in improving the long-term solvency of the fund. (Our recent report, The 2019‑20 Budget: Transportation Proposals , addressed other strategies for promoting the long-term solvency of the MVA.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3957

Nonreporting Entities' Information Security Compliance

Mar 30, 2023 - While cyber insurance providers are not a formal part of the state ’s IS governance structure, it appears that, at least for some nonreporting entities, cyber insurance providers play a key role in their decisions to engage in certain IS compliance  activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4756

The 2020-21 Budget: The Governor’s Cannabis‑Related Proposals

Feb 14, 2020 - Legislature Plays Key Oversight Role Over Expenditure Plan for Cannabis Tax Fund. Since Proposition   64 c ontinuously appropriates Cannabis Tax Fund revenues to specific departments, no legislative action is needed to appropriate the funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4162

A Review of LifeLine Budget Estimates and Enrollment Process

Apr 3, 2019 - Background Carriers and TPA Play Key Roles in Program Enrollment. Both the carriers and the TPA play significant roles in customer enrollment and the annual renewal process. For initial enrollment, the typical wireline customer calls his or her carrier to express interest in participating in the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3995

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - One key question will be what role state programs and policies can and should play in adapting to climate change, including how they interact with local adaptation activities, and how they should be funded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575