The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - The budget includes $1.3  million from the General Fund for the incremental preliminary plans and working drawing phases of the Sawtooth Ridge radio communication tower and associated support infrastructure as part of the CHPERS project.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Not only do high ‑severity wildfires take lives and level homes, businesses, and community infrastructure, they also destroy fish and wildlife habitats. Moreover, intense wildfires can also impair air quality throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

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

May 17, 2021 - The state is permitted to use the fiscal relief funds: (1)  to respond to the public health emergency or negative economic impacts associated with the emergency; (2)  to support essential work; (3)  to backfill a reduction in revenue that has occurred since 2018 ‑19; or (4)  for water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget includes $5  million in ongoing General Fund and 12 new positions to expand the existing Computer Crimes Investigation Unit and augment work combatting child sexual abuse material and human trafficking throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

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

Jan 13, 2022 - LAO Comment: How Do the Proposals Work Together to Meet Clear Goals? Despite seeming overlap of many of the proposed and recently created programs, the administration has not shown how the myriad individual proposals work together to meet an overarching goal and avoid duplicating efforts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - Figure 2 Climate Change Impacts on Transportation: Key Issues for Legislative Consideration How do the merits of preparing for changing conditions compare with the consequences of failing to prepare?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

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

Feb 13, 2023 - How likely is it that delaying or not conducting the activity could lead to negative long ‑term outcomes? What Other Resources Might Be Available? Are other funding sources available to help accomplish the activities at some level, either from previous budget appropriations, special funds, or federal funds?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4676

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

Dec 13, 2023 - In addition to the work being undertaken in California, other states have conducted or are in the process of conducting road charge pilot studies. Moreover, three states —Oregon , Utah, and Virginia —have active, voluntary road user charge programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2023 - Encampment coordinators are tasked with managing encampment cleanups on the state highway system by working with Caltrans ’ maintenance staff, local governments, law enforcement, and service providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4804

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

Feb 8, 2024 - IG Has Identified a Proposed Work Plan. 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4833