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

Feb 27, 2023 - While non ‑drivers may benefit from some of CHP ’s and DMV ’s services, this proposal does not include an analytical justification tying the level of payment to an assessment of the broad ‑based benefits the departments provide.
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 - The IG ’s proposed work plan envisions that OIG will conduct six programmatic reviews annually, as well as investigate complaints (such as from whistleblowers) and conduct ad hoc reviews. We summarize OIG ’s work plan for 2024 ‑25 in Figure  1.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4833

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - Some of the major expenditure cost drivers have included (1)  increased employee compensation costs which have been driven by both increases to staffing levels and growing salary and benefit costs at CHP, (2)  workload related to the issuance of new driver licenses and ID cards that comply with federal standards (commonly referred to as “REAL IDs), ” and (3)  supplemental pension plan repayments that began in 2019 ‑20.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

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

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs

Dec 13, 2023 - For instance, the state ’s transportation system provides some broad ‑based benefits to both drivers and non ‑vehicle users —such as individuals and businesses that benefit from delivery services via roadways —which could justify some associated General Fund expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Humans also are dependent on these coastal environments, both for the natural processes that they provide (such as providing protection from flooding and filtering stormwater runoff to improve water quality), as well as their recreational benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2022-23 Budget: Highway Violence Task Force

Feb 14, 2022 - Given that this proposal is intended to directly benefit users of the state highway system, it would be more appropriate to use MVA for these activities. Our recommendation would “free up ” $4  million in General Fund resources in 2022 ‑23 that the Legislature could redirect to its other priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4533

The 2022-23 Budget: Transportation Infrastructure Package

Feb 15, 2022 - The Governor proposes allocating funding to Caltrans for a new pilot program that would provide competitive planning and implementation grants to local entities for the conversion or transformation of underutilized highways to benefit residents of underserved communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4536

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

Jan 13, 2022 - First, it will be important to consider whether the proposed infrastructure projects are aligned with the Legislature ’s highest priorities and how the intended benefits of projects are distributed across different communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

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

Feb 15, 2022 - Improving  data interconnectivity and alleviating port congestion has clear benefits for the state. However, the efficient movement of goods in the global supply chain is truly a matter of international concern.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540