The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Moreover, specific budgetary conditions occurring this year —including legislative action taken last year to withdraw more in reserves this year —make interpretation of the budget position more complex.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - Once grant awards have been made, grantees reasonably expect that funding is forthcoming and have taken steps such as entering into contracts and initiating pre ‑construction activities such as planning and permitting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

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

Feb 8, 2024 - Since being selected, the IG has taken various steps to launch the office. For example, the IG moved into a portion of HSRA ’s office space, which HSRA provided consistent with the statutory requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4833

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

Feb 24, 2023 - Taken  together,  the  challenge  of meeting ambitious goals, carrying out regulatory requirements, and addressing continuing air quality problems may provide some rationale for a continued need for A B  8 fee revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

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

Dec 13, 2023 - Developing this plan also could help identify what steps might need to be taken in the near term. For instance, if the Legislature were to consider implementing a road charge, it would want to understand what actions the state would need to take to initiate this effort, such as potentially beginning implementation with a subset of vehicles in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821