The 2023-24 Budget: California Volunteers Proposed Program Expansions

Mar 1, 2023 - It is supported by a 25 ‑member board of commissioners. One of CA  Volunteers ’ primary responsibilities is to receive and coordinate federal AmeriCorps funds on behalf of the state. Other programs and initiatives run by CA Volunteers include the College Corps (which provides college students with opportunities to support and learn from community
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4723

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - In our view, abiding by this historical principle is ideal and appropriate whenever possible. While the MVA is facing out-year shortfalls, it has sufficient funding to accommodate the two proposed minor capital outlay proposals in 2026-27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement

Mar 11, 2025 - Increasing awareness of state volunteering and paid jobs could help improve workforce development and career opportunities, but agai n, these are not explicit problems the administration has defined as social connectedness or cited as the purpose of this proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5015

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [Publication Details]

Mar 11, 2025 - This post contains assessments and recommendations related to two proposed budget augmentations: the College Corps program and a new Belonging Campaign.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5015

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

Feb 11, 2026 - CCAP Has More Resources Than the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board (ABCAB), Which May Have the Larger Workload. ABCAB and CCAP perform broadly similar functions. Specifically, they are both impartial appellate bodies designed to review licensing decisions made by a separate licensing department.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5119

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Savings Proposals Generates $1.6 Billion School and Community College Settle‑Up Obligation in 2024‑25. The Governor’s budget proposes providing $1.6 billion less in total funding for schools and community colleges than the estimated constitutional minimum funding level for 2024‑25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

Mar 18, 2025 - Funding another round of California Competes grants could create jobs at a time when private sector job growth has been sluggish. However, we suggest weighing the expansion of these economic development efforts against other budget priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5018

State Assistance to Businesses in Response to COVID-19

Jan 4, 2024 - Ideally, this report would have included a business ‑level analysis on the recipients of pandemic ‑related assistance, particularly for the state ’s grant programs. However, Go ‑Biz was unable to provide us with business ‑level demographic data on grant recipients.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4824

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget package includes a few notable changes for GO-SERVE in 2025-26, including: Expansion and Extension of College Corps Program.  The budget includes a $5  million one-time General Fund augmentation for College Corps in 2025-26 to expand the program, laying the groundwork for more campuses to operate the program beginning in 2026-27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

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

Feb 27, 2026 - Although the state has a 911 Adv isory Board, its role with respect to OES and the 911 system is only advisory. Similarly, as a telecommunications project and not an information technology project, Next Generation 911 is not subject to the typical CDT Project Approval Lifecycle (or PAL) process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145