The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Fund Shift for CHP and DMV Capital Projects

Feb 27, 2023 - This approach would raise important questions about deviating from the past practice of applying the “user pays ” principle to these departments by having general taxpayers pay for a portion of their core activities on an ongoing basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4710

The 2024-25 Budget: Establishing the Office of the Inspector General for the High-Speed Rail Authority

Feb 8, 2024 - This raises questions about whether DOF ’s failure to notify the JLBC of the change to OIG ’s budget proposal is consistent with the Legislature ’s intent to provide OIG with robust budgetary independence.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4833

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

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Budget Solutions in Transportation Programs

Feb 13, 2023 - In evaluating which transportation programs might be the best candidates for budget solutions, the Legislature may want to consider the following  questions: How Important Is the Activity to Achieving Legislative Priorities and Goals?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4676

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - The clear role of these other factors raises questions as to whether training efforts can effectively lead more workers to pursue these jobs. Climate Change Key Climate Change ‑Related Proposals. The Governor ’s budget includes numerous proposals related to climate change, some of which are presented as packages.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

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

Feb 24, 2023 - The Legislature could require the program to further prioritize these communities, such as by adding a focus on multiunit dwellings, given that existing chargers are more heavily located in affluent areas.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - Below, we provide several key questions for the Legislature to consider, including issues regarding funding, prioritization, and planning for the adaptation of transportation infrastructure, as well as the state ’s role in local development and implementation of such climate adaptation projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - We answer this question by assessing which of the Governor ’s proposals are “discretionary. ” We define discretionary spending to mean spending, reserve deposits, debt payments, and tax reductions not already authorized or required under current law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432