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

Feb 27, 2026 - The additional amount that would be needed depends on many different variables, including: (1)  the extent to which the state is able to incorporate the existing Next Generation 911  components deployed under the regional approach, (2)  how quickly it can decommission the legacy 911 system, (3)  the cost of the interim contract and solutions, and (4)  the time (and cost) of building out and deploying the new statewide  system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

The 2025-26 Budget: Office of Emergency Services—Request for Reappropriation of Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Fund Resources

Feb 24, 2025 - In particular, OES indicates the LEMA Assistance Fund ’s reimbursement process was specifically designed to ensure that approved invoices are paid comparatively quickly to minimize the time agencies must wait for reimbursement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4982

Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities

Apr 10, 2025 - In contrast, the Governor can make decisions more quickly. Legislature Has Granted Governor Authority to Proclaim a State of Emergency Responding to an Emergency Requires Swift Action. Responding to an emergency frequently requires that actions be taken quickly.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5029

The 2018-19 Budget: Administration of the 2017 Housing Package

Feb 8, 2018 - Rental assistance or shelter services typically can be distributed more quickly and to a larger population, but often are more of a temporary solution. Building supportive housing helps increase the state ’s overall housing stock, lessening the state ’s chronic housing shortage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3746

How California Governments Respond to Disasters

Jan 10, 2019 - Key Features of State ’s Disaster Response System When natural or manmade disasters strike, government agencies are responsible for reacting quickly to help limit damage to people and their property.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3919

COVID-19 Disaster Declarations and Funding Implications

Mar 24, 2020 - At this point, California and federal officials are reacting to a quickly-developing public health emergency. As a result, information on the availability of federal funding —including funding related to the federal emergency and major disaster declarations —is changing rapidly.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4210

Federal Assistance for Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Apr 3, 2020 - CARES Act Funding for PPP Quickly Exhausted. PPP loans are made on a first-come, first-served basis. The CARES Act initially provided $349  billion for PPP loans but these funds were exhausted by April 17, 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4215

Update on Los Angeles’ Bid for the 2024 Olympics

Mar 23, 2017 - Therefore, for a Games to be successful, immigration authorities must act quickly to facilitate quick turnaround of visas and other documents that allow athletes, coaches, officials, and others to enter the host country.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3622

The 2018-19 Budget: The May Revision—Funding to Address Homelessness

May 12, 2018 - Some approaches —such as rapid rehousing (short-term rent assistance, moving cost assistance, or help with housing search) or shelters —tend to be cheaper, can be deployed more quickly, and have lower barriers of entry for participants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3831

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of Information Security Proposals

Mar 23, 2023 - While CalOES expects to recruit and hire these positions more quickly based on current economic conditions in the technology sector and the increased number of applications received for some positions, some proposed positions (if approved) likely could remain vacant given ongoi ng vacancy challenges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4748