The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - (That is, in our view, these costs would not have occurred absent legislative action and as a result do not contribute to the budget problem the Legislature faces today.) Comparison to LAO November Outlook.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662

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

Feb 13, 2023 - As such, the Legislature should not view maintaining —or reducing —this funding as meaningfully affecting transit agencies ’ operational funding challenges one way or another, at least as it is currently structured.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4676

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

Feb 27, 2023 - Either way, municipal bond investors will view the General Fund as ultimately backing the bonds and would include the lease revenue bonds as part of the state ’s debt portfolio in their assessment of the state ’s overall  creditworthiness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4710

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture May 10, 2011 In this 5-minute video, analyst Eric Thronson discusses the LAO report "High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture. "
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=10&videoId=115

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference May 10, 2011 Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor, report author Eric Thronson, and section director Farra Bracht speak to reporters about the LAO report "High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture. "
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=10&videoId=108

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference Question and Answer [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference Question and Answer May 10, 2011 Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor, report author Eric Thronson, and section director Farra Bracht speak to reporters about the LAO report "High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture. "
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=10&videoId=107

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

Dec 13, 2023 - The Legislature could seek to manage the decline in revenues —at least in part —by reprioritizing remaining funds on what it views to be the most critical activities. For  example, this could include focusing on operations and maintenance rather than new capital projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

Impact of COVID-19 on State Transportation Revenues

Sep 17, 2020 - (Please view our online post Federal Stimulus Funds for Transit for more information on CARES Act funding for transit agencies in the state.) Effects of Pandemic to Monitor Going Forward Other Transportation Impacts of Pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4268

California Counties A Look at Program Performance [Publication Details]

May 21, 1998 - We compile the best information available on county program outcomes--and give Californians a snapshot view of county performance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/68

Road Charge Pilot Program Update

Sep 15, 2016 - For example, participants will be asked whether their chosen technology was user-friendly and appeared to accurately report their miles driven, and their views on making simulated monthly payments. Final Report on Road Charge Pilot Program Due June 2018.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3499