The 2021-22 Budget: California Arts Council

Feb 1, 2021 - This amount represents a net increase of $1. 3  m illion ( 3  p ercent) from the revised 2020 ‑ 21 l evel. This net change primarily reflects increased funding to establish a new grant program (discussed in more detail below) and other budget adjustments (such as the expiration of funds provided in prior years).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4337

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program Review

Dec 2, 2025 - However, although the state as a whole generally met the 3  percent participation goal, state entities are encouraged to achieve the goal individually and many do not. In 2023 ‑24, for example, 85 of 150  mandatory reporters (57  percent) met the DVBE participation goal while 58 (39  percent) did not.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5095

The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies

Mar 10, 2026 - DOF notified JLBC on October 3, 2025 that it had entered a contract in an amount up to $20  million with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on September 26, 2025 for the purpose of assisting and advising DOF on analyzing and creating process improvements within state government.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5156

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program Review [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2025 - As required by Chapter 80 of 2020 (SB 588, Archuleta), this brief reviews California’s Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program. Specifically, it focuses on policies and practices designed to prevent program abuse and noncompliance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5095

The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies [Publication Details]

Mar 10, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies [Publication Details] The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies Format: HTML Description: The 2025-26 budget appropriated up to $20 million to the Department of Finance (DOF) to contract with a consulting firm to assist and advise DOF in creating efficiencies through process improvements in state government.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5156

The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request

Feb 11, 2026 - ABCAB receives 20 to 35 appeals per year, in contrast to a projected 4 to 6 cases for CCAP. The 2026-27 proposed budget for ABCAB includes $1.4  million from Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Fund —which is about half the amount proposed for CCAP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5119

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - A  2018   report  by the State Coastal Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy found that 55 percent of California’s existing coastal habitats are highly vulnerable to five feet of sea‑level rise, including 60 percent of the state’s iconic beaches and 58 percent of its marshes. 
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2026-27 Budget: Office of Emergency Services Next Generation 911 System

Feb 27, 2026 - In addition to these priorities, up to 20 other dispatch centers (those in most urgent need) will also be moved onto the statewide network. As  a  final part of phase one, in the fall of 2026, OES (in  partnership with CDT) will establish long ‑term contracts with its statewide Next Generation 911 vendor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - CHP receives roughly 60  percent of the MVA revenues ($3  billion) annually, with most of the remainder supporting activities at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Growth in CHP ’s expenditures, however, has been outpacing the MVA ’s revenue increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - Of this amount, $20  million is allocated for the Farm to School Incubator Program, $3  million for climate smart technical assistance grants, and $1.9  million for statewide outreach and support. Funding to Address Animal Disease Outbreaks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081