The 2020-21 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 25, 2020 - Additionally, such an approach still would require the Legislature to transfer some funding away from existing HCF ‑funded programs or expend some new General Fund. Defer Decision Until 2021 ‑22 When Results of SBB Review Are Complete.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4178

The 2022-23 Budget: Municipal Stormwater and Urban Runoff Discharges Mandate

Feb 28, 2022 - In 2003, Los Angeles County and several cities in the region filed test claims with the commission alleging that various sections of the 2001 Los Angeles RWQCB stormwater discharge permit constituted state ‑reimbursable mandates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4565

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - The  administration ’s estimates of revenues (excluding transfers, both between state funds and from the federal government) are $13.6  billion higher across the three ‑year budget window compared to our estimates in November.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662

Assessing Early Implementation of Urban Water Use Efficiency Requirements

Jan 4, 2024 - Many urban water suppliers are public entities —such as cities, counties, or special districts —while some are private investor ‑owned utilities. Public water suppliers serve about eight in ten Californians.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4823

The 2022-23 Budget: Fuel Price and Other Fiscal Relief Options

May 12, 2022 - In contrast, if the Legislature ’s goal is to provide relief to those experiencing the greatest financial hardship, it may want to consider options beyond those linked to fuel taxes and vehicle ownership.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4597

The 2023-24 Budget: CalRecycle’s Zero Waste Plan Proposal

Feb 28, 2023 - CalRecycle administers and provides oversight of the state ’s waste handling and recycling programs, which largely are managed at the local level by cities and counties. CalRecycle also implements several statewide programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4719

New Infrastructure Legislation: Summary and Issues for Legislative Oversight

Aug 8, 2023 - Finally, the legislation provides Caltrans with various new authorities related to purchasing and/or transferring property and credits for environmental mitigation purposes, as well as creating environmental mitigation-related endowments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4785

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

Feb 21, 2023 - While this is true, the Sierra Nevada region is home to other conservation camps as well, such as Washington Ridge in Nevada City, that could provide similar situational benefits. Furthermore, to truly understand the need for this facility, the state needs to consider not only the location of oth er conservation camps, but also other similar resources, such as hand crews operated by CCC and CMD.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693

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

Dec 10, 2019 - For example, OPR ’s statewide Annual Planning Survey found in 2018 t hat 60  p ercent of responding cities and counties have plans or strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change. (This survey did not ask about SLR specifically.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4121

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

Mar 2, 2023 - The remaining revenue (about 30  percent) is available for appropriation by the Legislature through the annual budget for other ongoing funding commitments (such as state administrative costs and statutory transfers), as well as discretionary spending programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4730