Federal Stimulus Funds for Transit

Apr 15, 2020 - However, transit agencies have some flexibility to u se the funds for certain capital expenses (such as new buses) as long as the expenses are eligible under the existing federal funding formulas. Figure 1 Transit Funding in CARES Act (In Millions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4220

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - 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. Historically, CHP Has Funded Equipment and Operational Costs Through Its Base Budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2017-18 Budget: California Highway Patrol

Feb 9, 2017 - The 2016 ‑17 budget provided about $30  million for the acquisition and preliminary plans for the area offices in El Centro, Hayward, San Bernardino, and Ventura and $800,000 for advanced planning and site selection.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3551

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

Feb 15, 2022 - The administration notes that the campus would train new workers, consistent with the longstanding role of CWDB, but also would re ‑train existing workers on how to use emerging port technology (especially related to the adoption of low ‑ or zero ‑emission cargo handling equipment).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Transportation

Oct 17, 2019 - This total includes $731,000 from the MVA for the performance criteria phase in San Bernardino ($445,000), El Centro ($143,000), and Hayward ($143,000). This total also includes $133  million from the Public Buildings Construction Fund for the design-build phase in San Bernardino ($42  million), El Centro ($41.9  million), and Hayward ($48.7  million).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4098

The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - Specifically, the Governor ’s budget requests $173. 8  m illion in lease revenue bond authority as follows: El Centro. $30. 4  m illion to fund the design ‑build phase of the El Centro area office replacement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

The 2019-20 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 26, 2019 - Specifically, the Governor ’s budget requests $ 133  m illion in Public Buildings Construction Fund authority as follows: El Centro. $41. 9  m illion from the Public Buildings Construction Fund for the design ‑build phase of the El Centro area office replacement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3948

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - While addressing litter issues at the local level may be a worthwhile goal, it does not fall within the core responsibilities of the state—a distinction which is especially important in a budget environment with limited General Fund resources where the state may find it challenging to address its own areas of responsibility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - However, if more customers use online services (and other less expensive service chann els), DMV could reduce the size of or consolidate field offices. Doing so would have the potential to reduce costs associated with leasing, building, and maintaining facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - The state also has undertaken numerous efforts to improve air quality, especially in communities that are out of attainment with federal air quality standards . Taken  together,  the  challenge  of meeting ambitious goals, carrying out regulatory requirements, and addressing continuing air quality problems may provide some rationale for a continued need for A B  8 fee revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708