The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - EPA pays for all of the costs to design the remedy, CERCLA requires states to pay other costs as follows: State Pays 10   Percent of Costs for Remedial Phase. For the remedial action phase at orphan sites, federal funds pay for 90  percent of the costs and the state pays for 10  percent of the costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - Among the 4,994 positions eliminated in the 2025-26 budget agreement, less than 10  percent (378) fell within the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) departments, the California Department of Food and Agricultural (CDFA), and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

Cap-And-Trade Auction Update and GGRF Projections

Dec 6, 2021 - For example, in previous reports, we suggested a reserve of about 10  percent of estimated annual revenue is a reasonable starting point. Under our base revenue forecast, a 10  percent reserve would be slightly more than $400   million —which would leave about $1.7  billion available for discretionary programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4480

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

Feb 18, 2025 - Governor’s Proposal Provides $10   Million One ‑Time General Fund for New Exhibit Extension and Museum Improvements. The Governor ’s budget includes $10  million from the General Fund in 2025 ‑26 through CNRA to support a variety of improvements at the Museum of Tolerance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4967

Assessing Early Implementation of Urban Water Use Efficiency Requirements

Jan 4, 2024 - Identify top water users within each of those business categories. Implement best management practices to help those top water users reduce their water use. Ensure that CII customers with large landscapes convert to using dedicated irrigation meters (or an accepted alternative).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4823

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - According to estimates from the Delta Stewardship Council, California achieved only about 10 percent of the annual target on average between 2018 and 2023. Recognition That Rivers Need More Water to Support Native Fish.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2023-24 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Revenue Estimates

Mar 2, 2023 - After accounting for the continuous appropriations and off-the-top allocations, our estimates project the state will have a total of about $800  million available in additional discretionary GGRF revenues from the current and budget years compared to the administration. 2022-23.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4730

Overview of California's Ports

Aug 23, 2022 - These ports are responsible for about 10 percent of the basin’s total NOx emissions. As discussed below, a rise in congestion at California’s ports has further increased their airborne emissions in recent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4618

The 2025-26 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 12, 2025 - This means that $68  million of Proposition  4 funding is not being provided on top of previous funding for land stewardship, but instead replaces those previous allocations. As  noted earlier, the Governor uses the freed ‑up funds for a number of other expenditures throughout the budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4958

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Background Proposition   4 Authorizes $10   Billion in General Obligation Bonds for Climate ‑Related Activities. Proposition  4 authorizes the state to sell a total of $10  billion in general obligation bonds primarily for climate ‑resilience purposes, including related to water, wildfire, and energy, among others.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5115