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Intimate Partner Violence
More than a third of women and a quarter of men experience physical, psychological or sexual abuse by an intimate partner during their lifetime. Law enforcement agencies in California field an average of 457 domestic violence calls per day. Approximately 11 percent of California homicides are related to domestic violence. Whether aware of it or not, nearly all Californians know someone affected by intimate partner violence. ... [more]
October 24
2019
California's Response to Intimate Partner Violence: The Perspective from the Field
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9:30 a.m. in Room 437 of the State Capitol
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September 26
2019
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 9:30 a.m., Room 175, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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August 22
2019
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 11:30 a.m., Room 175, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 22, 2019For Additional Information Contact:Tamar Foster, Project Manager(916) 445-2125Little Hoover Commission Names Ethan Rarick New Executive DirectorThe Little Hoover Com...
June 8
2010
Charter Schools
meetings
1:00 3:00 p.m., Library and Courts II Building, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 8 months ago
Hot off the press and ready for distribution to #CALeg & other influencers. Read our #BondOversight report here:… https://t.co/4F2p2hSrSO
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June 30
2009
Water Governance
meetings
1:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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November 15
2007
Juvenile Justice
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #129,
January 1995
Little Hoover Commission Biennial Report 1993-1994
The Commission's biennial report summarizes all Commission activities and accomplishments during the 1993 and 1994 legislative session. The report provides an overview of the Commission's history, ... [more]
August 27
2015
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m, Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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March 23
2006
Emergency Preparedness
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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May 26
2005
Emergency Preparedness Review
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 112, Sacramento, CA
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October 27
2016
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Lower Level, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
#LittleHoover adopts its report, A New Approach to California's #VeteransHomes. Read the full report here:… https://t.co/R4h32MC9nS
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April 24
2008
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #220,
February 2014
From Hiring to Retiring: Strategies for Modernizing State Human Resources
In this report, the Commission urges the Governor, Legislature and state human resource leaders to finish the work outlined in the Governor’s reorganization plan of 2012, increase the efficiency and customer service in state processes and put into place a system that will ensure careers in state government are attainable and rewarding. ... [more]
May 4
2010
Charter Schools
meetings
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Elihu Harris Building, Room 11, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland, CA
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November 27
2012
Bail and Sentencing Update
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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February 27
2003
Parole Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 4203, Sacramento, CA
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August 25
2011
Information Technology Governance - Progress Update
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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February 22
2007
Health Care
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 112, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
Learn more about the Commission's findings and recommendations in its newly released #VeteransHomes report here:… https://t.co/0mTSDGX2hf
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March 26
2009
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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January 26
2017
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Conference Room 175, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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January 24
2019
Business Meeting
meetings
9:30 a.m., Room 175, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #63,
February 1985
A Follow-Up Report on Condition in Community Residential Care Facilities in California
November 27
2012
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #12,
September 1967
An Examination of the Department of Professional and Vocational Standards
Report #198,
June 2009
Stem Cell Research: Strengthening Governance to Further the Voter's Mandate
In this report, the Commission calls on the state to strengthen the stem cell board. The Commission urges the state to reform the governance structure of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to improve transparency and accountability and speed its success in finding cures through stem cell research. During its review, the Commission found that despite its work toward finding cures through stem cell research grants, the ... [more]
February 27
2014
Business Meeting
meetings
Begins in Room 437, State Capitol and Reconvenes in Room 175, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #153a,
November 1999
Recommendations for Improving the School Facility Program in Los Angeles Unified School District
September 8
2016
Mental Health Services Act Check-Up
meetings
10:00 a.m., 925 L Street, Suite 805, Sacramento, CA
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June 22
2006
Sentencing Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #16,
May 1970
A Pilot Study of California State Employee Workmen's Compensation and Other Work-Related Disability Benefits
June 22
2017
Yountville Veterans Homes
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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January 23
2012
Property Management
meetings
1:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #73,
June 1986
A Review of Use of Lottery Funds in the State's K-12 Public School System
The approval of a state lottery by voters creates the need for new systems of accountability. This report focuses on determining if the State has established a sound system to allocate, use and account for lottery funds distributed to education. It also reviews the processes used by school districts to develop priorites for spending lottery funds and the expenditures that school districts have made with these funds. The Commission makes ... [more]
June 25
2015
Salton Sea
meetings
9:00 a.m., Location: Room 437, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA
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September 27
2018
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 9:30 a.m., Room 175, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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September 27
2007
Educational Governance and Accountability
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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October 27
2005
CALFED Bay-Delta Authority Governance Review
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 126, Sacramento, CA
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Report #208,
September 2011
Letter to Governor Brown and the Legislature on Information Technology Governance
In this report, the Commission urges the state to continue its commitments to information technology investments. During its review, the Commission found that California needs to maintain its investment in modernizing information technology across state government. The Commission recommends continuing the momentum gained through the creation of the California Technology Agency, and urges the Legislature to monitor five ... [more]
April 22
2010
Public Pensions
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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February 1970
Letter urging the Legislature to allow to go into effect Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1970
Proposed by: Governor Ronald Reagan. Objective: Rename the Department of Professional and Vocational Standards to Department of Consumer Affairs. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to go into ... [more]
August 28
2008
Public Health
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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March 26
2015
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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Report #64,
March 1985
Control of Pesticide Residues in Food Products: A Review of the California Program of Pesticide Regulation
Report #65,
April 1985
A Review of the Organization and Management of State Telecommunications
Report #70,
March 1986
California State Government's Management of Real Property
Despite the State's long experience as a major property holder and user, there are serious problems in the manner in which the State of California buys, leases and manages real property. This report concludes that the State's property management system is not strategic, is not systematic, and lacks performance incentives. This study contains 12 findings and nine recommendations. These recommendations include ... [more]
Report #103,
April 1990
The Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Costly, Slow and Unsure
The Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) takes too long to issue its decisions and has members that are not qualified by expertise or experience to carry out required duties. In addition, this study notes that the State is providing an unlimited subsidy for school district collective bargaining costs. The report contains three findings and seven recommendations with regard to accelerating the decision-making ... [more]
September 22
2016
Bond Oversight
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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March 28
2019
Business Meeting
meetings
9:30 a.m., Room 175, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #125,
March 1994
Beyond Bottles and Cans: Reorganizing California's Recycling Efforts
In this report, the Commission makes two findings and nine recommendations to address the need for major streamlining and simplification of the beverage container recycling program (known as the AB 2020 program). During its review, the Commission found that the placement of overlapping recycling mandates in two separate agencies has resulted in duplication of work, public confusion and lack of effectiveness in ... [more]
Report #110,
June 1991
CAL-EPA: An Umbrella for the Environment
Proposed by: Governor Pete Wilson. Objective: Create an Environmental Protection Agency and transfer several departments and functions into the new agency. Commission recommendation: Implement, then modify plan. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
Report #191,
May 2008
Educational Governance & Accountability: Taking the Next Step
In this report, the Commission urges the state to create a new education accountability system that recognizes that the majority of California schools will be identified as failing under the federal No Child Left Behind Act within two years. During its review, the Commission found that the state’s current intervention approach to lowperforming schools has cost $1. 4 billion without meaningful results. The ... [more]
Report #53,
June 1983
A Review of the Department of Transportation's Highway Planning and Development Process
October 28
2010
Regulatory Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #141,
January 1997
Little Hoover Commission Biennial Report 1995-1996
The Commission's biennial report summarizes all Commission activities and accomplishments during the 1995 and 1996 legislative session. The report provides an overview of the Commission's history, study process and the role it plays within the Capitol community. The report also includes details about studies conducted and reports issued during the past two years. ... [more]
January 24
2012
Property Management
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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August 27
2008
Data and Information Technology
meetings
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel’s Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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August 25
2010
Long-Term Care
meetings
1:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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May 24
2007
State Allocation Board
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #218,
October 2013
A New Plan for a New Economy: Reimagining Higher Education
In this report, the Commission calls for a new master plan for higher education that addresses the state’s need to substantially increase the number of graduates while recognizing that state resources are limited. During its review, the Commission found that the state lacks a strategy for achieving statewide goals for higher education. The Commission also found that online education has enormous potential to expand the reach of ... [more]
April 27
2011
Corrections Oversight
meetings
2:30 p.m., Suite 200, 9825 Goethe Road, Sacramento, CA
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January 23
2012
Energy Governance
meetings
10:15 a.m., California ISO, 250 Outcropping Way, Folsom, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
Chris Stone w/ @LACoPublicWorks & Maureen Spencer w/ @COSBPublicWorks discuss #StatePermitting & mitigation issues… https://t.co/dHzvAISzLx
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Report #10,
December 1966
Proposals for Legislative Action on Reorganization Measures Endorsed by the Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy
August 24
2006
Sentencing Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 444, Sacramento, CA
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May 23
2019
Business Meeting
meetings
9:30 a.m., BMG Conference Room, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #187,
May 2007
A Smarter Way to Care: Transforming Medi-Cal for the Future
In this report, the Commission urges transformation of California’s Medi-Cal program to focus on prevention, coordinated care, cost effectiveness and health outcomes. During its review, ... [more]
Report #167,
December 2002
Little Hoover Commission Biennial Report 2001-2002
The Commission's biennial report summarizes all Commission activities and accomplishments during the 2001 and 2002 legislative session. The report provides an overview of the Commission's history, ... [more]
December 12
2006
Sentencing Reform
meetings
10:30 a.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 353, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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May 28
2015
California's Open Meeting Acts
meetings
1:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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February 27
2014
Climate Change Adaptation
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #210,
February 2012
Serving Students, Serving California: Updating the California Community Colleges to Meet Evolving Demands
In this report, the Commission urges the Governor and the Legislature to refocus the mission of the community colleges to align policies and resources around fostering student achievement in three core areas: basic skills education, career technical education and preparation for transfer to four-year universities. The Commission also calls for the state to consolidate responsibility and funding for California’s adult education... [more]
Report #105,
October 1990
Real Property Management In California: Moving Beyond The Role Of Caretaker
California is failing to manage its property effectively because of inadequate procedures and organizational structures, resulting in a failure to maximize real property assets. This report contains ... [more]
February 26
2009
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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March 22
2018
Follow-Up Study Concerning Denti-Cal
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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August 25
2005
CALFED Bay-Delta Authority Governance Review
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #196,
March 2009
A Review of the Governor's Reorganization Plan to Consolidate Information Technology Functions
Proposed by: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Objective: Consolidate state information technology functions under the Office of the State Chief Information Officer. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
Report #144,
January 1998
Beyond Bars: Correctional Reforms to Lower Prison Costs and Reduce Crime
In this report, the Commission discusses actions that the State can take to develop an integrated county-state correctional system that focuses on reducing crimes committed by felons after they are released. During its review, the Commission found that after more than a decade of investing in new county jails and state prisons, California faces an inmate overcrowding crisis that worsens each day. Over the last decade an increasing ... [more]
Report #112,
October 1991
Coordinating the Spending on Drug Prevention Programs
Follow-up to the Commission's 1988 study of the multitude of programs directed at drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery and the State's funding mechanisms, this report discusses the State's efforts to coordinate these programs. In two findings and four recommendations, the Commission urges the State to continue its coordination efforts in the fight against drug abuse, to move aggressively toward block grant funding, ... [more]
February 1968
Letter following a review of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1968
Proposed by: Governor Ronald Reagan. Objective: Establish four agencies in the executive branch: Business & Transportation, Resources, Human Relations, Agriculture and Services. Commission recommendation: No recommendation. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
August 23
2006
Sentencing Reform
meetings
1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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October 24
2013
Climate Change Adaptation
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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May 1975
Letter urging the Legislature to allow to go into effect Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1975
Proposed by: Governor Edmund G. “Pat” Brown, Sr. Objective: Consolidate the Divisions of Labor Law Enforcement and Industrial Welfare into a Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
Report #77,
January 1987
A Review of the Organization, Operation and Performance of the California State Lottery
The Commission reviews the California State Lottery's activities in the start-up years after the system was created by voters. The study reveals that the Lottery needs to take aggressive action to fully implement the business systems, procedures and controls that would be expected in any private enterprise of the same magnitude. The Commission's report makes nine findings and 12 recommendations. They focus on ... [more]
Report #166,
June 2002
We The People: Helping Newcomers Become Californians
In this report, the Commission calls for California to develop a coherent strategy for accelerating the integration of immigrants into the economy and their communities. During its review, the Commission found that Immigrant policies fail to encourage immigrants to fully participate in their communities, be contributing community members and become citizens. California has an obligation to help ... [more]
Report #162,
January 2002
Be Prepared: Getting Ready for New and Uncertain Dangers
In this report, the Commission calls on California to institutionalize a sense of urgency into policies that generate continuous improvements in how threats are assessed, how emergency response agencies are organized and managed, and how resources are defined and used in the name of public safety. During its review, the Commission found California has not verified the ability of local agencies to respond adequately to multiple, large-scale... [more]
Report #104,
May 1990
California's Coordination of AIDS Services
While the State has commited substantial resources to dealing with AIDS (more than $128 million in 1989-90), there is no coordinated effort to maximize the effect of those dollars. In addition, the lack of firm leadership, commitment and sense of direction at the State level has meant that the State's steps toward coordination have been tentative, halting and, in general, unsuccessful. This report on AIDS ... [more]
Report #170a,
June 2005
Recommendations for Emergency Preparedness and Public Health
In this report, the Commission renews its call for an evidence-based and data-driven strategy for reducing threats. This report updates recommendations the Commission made in its January 2002 report, Be Prepared: Getting Ready for New and Uncertain Dangers, and its April 2003 report, To Protect & Prevent: Rebuilding California's Public Health System. In its follow up review of emergency preparedness and... [more]
May 1980
Memo urging the Legislature to allow Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1980 to go into effect
Proposed by: Governor Edmund G. “Pat” Brown, Sr. Objective: Transfer licensing and regulation of mobile home industry from DMV to the Department of Housing and Community Development. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
Report #2,
March 1963
Findings and Recommendations Concerning Organization for Central Staff Services
Report #197,
June 2009
Bond Spending: Expanding and Enhancing Oversight
In this report, the Commission calls on the state to enhance oversight of public investments. During its review, the Commission found that California voters approve bond measure after bond measure, yet not enough is being done to ensure effective fund management and allocation. The Commission recommends for more transparency in bond spending, expanding oversight by the Legislature and independent auditors, and tasking the California ... [more]
March 27
2008
California's Water Boards
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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March 22
2007
Health Care
meetings
3:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #66,
August 1985
A Review of Selected Taxing and Enforcing Agencies' Programs to Control the Underground Economy
The largest segment of California's underground economy involves self-employed persons and employers and employees who pay or receive cash for work performed or for goods sold without reporting to the various taxing agencies. In this study, the Commission finds that the State's organization of taxing and enforcing agencies is a major obstacle to more effectively combatting this rapidly growing underground economy. ... [more]
Report #171,
July 2003
Improving Public Safety: Beyond the Office of Criminal Justice Planning
In this report, the Commission urges policy-makers to eliminate the Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) and create a new mechanism to ensure the State is effectively helping communities reduce crime and its consequences. During its review, the Commission found that OCJP is not efficiently managing nearly $300 million in grants to local law enforcement and other agencies. More importantly, the Commission found the ... [more]
April 25
2016
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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Report #175,
September 2004
Regulation of Acupuncture: A Complementary Therapy Framework
For this report, the Commission was asked by the Governor and Legislature to assess some longstanding and contentious issues regarding the state’s regulation of the acupuncture profession. ... [more]
Report #207,
September 2011
Letter to Governor Brown and the Legislature on Community Corrections
In this report, the Commission urges the Governor and the Legislature to continue their efforts to refine California’s criminal justice policies. Facing budget constraints and pressure from federal courts, California’s leaders embarked on a broad realignment of responsibilities for low-level offenders to the county level to reduce the number of offenders sent to state prison. The Commission supported the ... [more]
June 23
2011
California's Community College System
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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May 1975
Letter urging the Legislature to allow to go into effect Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1975
Proposed by: Governor Edmund G. “Pat” Brown, Sr. Objective: Create a new Environmental Quality Agency and consolidate all air, water quality and solid waste programs into the new agency. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. Legislative action: Was not submitted to the Legislature. ... [more]
Report #36,
February 1979
The Status of Health Planning in California - A Supplementary Report
August 26
2004
Management Workforce
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 112, Sacramento, CA
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September 26
2007
Alcohol and Drug Treatment
meetings
2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Sate Capitol, Room 115, Sacramento, CA
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Report #96,
July 1989
A Report on Solid Waste Management: The Trashing of California
California has a garbage crisis. With the entire state slated to run out of landfill capacity by the year 2000, there is a drastic need for state leadership, a move away from landfills and the aggressive pursuit of alternative disposal technologies. In addition, the Commission found that despite a state law that outlines an effective policy of solid waste management, California continues to rely on landfills to get rid of its garbage. ... [more]
March 15
2010
Charter Schools
meetings
10:00 a.m., 5701 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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Report #122,
July 1993
A Chance to Succeed: Providing English Learners with Supportive Education
California is doing a poor job of educating students who do not speak English fluently. The Commission examines the current system, which requires a single teaching method, and finds that it is ... [more]
September 23
2014
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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August 28
2012
Higher Education
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 8 months ago
#LittleHoover issues urgent call to strengthen oversight of billions of $ in State & local bonds. Full report here: https://t.co/dscRRJ5lqv
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Report #212,
September 2012
Building Value: Modernizing Property Management
In this report, the Commission calls for a stronger approach to state property management. During its review, the Commission found the state has much to gain from more proactive, more comprehensive management of its lands, buildings and leases. The Commission recommends moving all state property management operations into a new, stronger agency. The Commission also recommends that state leaders develop ... [more]
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 5, 2018For Additional Information Contact:Terri Hardy, Executive Director (A)(916) 445-2125 Commission Urges Culture Change to Stop Catastrophic Fires and Tree Death...
April 28
2005
Governor's Reorganization Plan to Create a Department of Technology Services
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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October 23
2008
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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November 16
2006
Sentencing Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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April 24
2003
Human Services Redesign
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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October 14
2009
Water Governance
meetings
1:30 p.m., Skyroom North, University of California Hastings College of the Law, 100 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA
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Report #216,
May 2013
Letter to Governor Brown and the Legislature on Bail and Pre-Trial Services
In this report, the Commission spotlights jail overcrowding. During its study, the Commission found that county sheriffs, not judges, increasingly make bail and sentencing decisions to manage jail overcrowding. The Commission also found a need for evidence-based practices to safely reduce large pre-trial populations that account for a majority of jail detainees. To address these issues, the Commission recommends the state ... [more]
February 26
2013
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:30 p.m., Long Beach City College, Building T, Room 2002, 4901 East Carson Street, Long Beach, CA
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August 22
2013
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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February 26
2014
Climate Change Adaptation
meetings
1:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, Sacramento, CA
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September 22
2016
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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July 10
2014
Climate Change Adaptation
meetings
10:00 a.m., Suite 805, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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May 22
2003
Office of Criminal Justice Planning
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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Report #168,
February 2003
Still in Our Hands: A Review of Efforts to Reform Foster Care in California
In this report, the Commission urges the Governor and the Legislature to designate a leader for foster care who would be accountable for reforms. During its review, the Commission found that California has not made adequate progress in reforming its foster care system, and will not make progress until the State designates a leader for foster care reform. The Commission found that since ... [more]
May 28
2015
Californians' Interactions with State Government
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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April 1980
A Review of February 26, 1980 Amendments to Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1979
Proposed by: Governor Edmund G. “Pat” Brown, Sr. Objective: Create a central agency for personnel administration. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. ... [more]
August 28
2012
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, Sacramento, CA
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June 20
2019
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 11:30 a.m., Room 175, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #18,
January 1972
Study of Salaries of Exempt Executive and Administrative Positions in California State Government
Report #115,
April 1992
Mending Our Broken Children: Restructuring Foster Care in California
Despite spending more than $1 billion on welfare services for abused and neglected children, the State has failed to ensure that children taken from their troubled homes are given the necessary ... [more]
Report #194,
January 2009
First Year Checkup: Strategies for a Stronger Public Health System
In this report, the Commission recognizes the challenges in establishing a separate public health department, the California Department of Public Health, and advisory committee and calls for stronger and more independent public health leadership. During its review, the Commission found that the state had implemented some of the Commission’s earlier recommendations, including creating a new department of public ... [more]
Report #172,
November 2003
Back to the Community: Safe & Sound Parole Policies
In this report, the Commission urges for reforms to California’s parole system that would improve public safety and save hundreds of millions of dollars a year. During its review, the Commission found that California’s parole policies are out of sync with those in other states. California puts a larger percentage of offenders on parole and returns offenders to prison for behaviors that in other states would result in a ... [more]
Report #39,
August 1979
Administration of the Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Programs - Second Supplementary Report
Report #48,
June 1982
A Report on the Role of the State Department of Education in California's K-12 Public Education System
January 27
2011
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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August 23
2017
Forest Bioenergy
meetings
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., BMG Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #205,
April 2011
A Long-Term Strategy for Long-Term Care
In this report, noting the rising number of Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, the Commission called for better preparation and a more comprehensive strategy for meeting seniors’ needs while maintaining their independence. During its review, the Commission found that California’s long-term care system is broken. The state has no reliable means of gauging what clients need, what benefits they receive,... [more]
February 1981
Letter urging the Legislature to allow to go into effect Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1981
Proposed by: Governor Edmund G. “Pat” Brown, Sr. Objective: Create a Department of Personnel Administration. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
Report #35,
January 1979
Comments and Recommendations Regarding Professional and Business Licensing
February 25
2010
Charter Schools
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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May 24
2018
Future of Work, Automation and Workforce Data
meetings
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Lower Level Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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January 24
2008
Alcohol and Drug Treatment
meetings
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #11,
December 1966
The California State Highway Commission and its Relationship to the State Transportation Agency, the Department of Public Works and Division of Highways
June 25
2015
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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May 28
2009
Infrastructure Policy and Finance
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 113, Sacramento, CA
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March 21
2013
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 8 months ago
RT @AshlyReports: Bond Watchdogs Don't Have Much Bite, Says New @CALittleHoover Report https://t.co/fdfjFvZa6V #munibonds #schoolbonds
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October 23
2003
Human Services Redesign
meetings
9:00 a.m., 925 L Street, Lower Level Conference Room, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
#LittleHoover releases findings and recommendations on CA's #VeteransHomes program. Read the full report here:… https://t.co/50aMGgJrm6
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June 27
2002
Public Health System
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 113, Sacramento, CA
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August 21
2008
Public Health
meetings
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., University Hall, Room 714C, University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health, Berkeley, CA
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Report #13,
December 1968
Report on California Statutory Salaries of Executive Branch of California State Government
September 26
2013
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:15 p.m., Ronald Reagan State Building Auditorium, 300 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
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October 22
2009
Economic Development
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 7, 2019For Additional Information Contact:Tamar Foster, Project Manager(916) 445-2125Commission Releases its Biennial Review of California State Government OperationsOn T...
Report #185,
January 2007
Solving California's Corrections Crisis: Time is Running Out
In this report, the Commission urges policymakers to summon the political will to immediately implement reforms to California’s correctional system to improve public safety and prevent a costly takeover by the federal courts. During its study, the Commission found that California’s correctional system is failing in its primary mission to protect public safety. California’s prisons are packed beyond capacity. Few offenders... [more]
June 23
2010
Public Pensions
meetings
2:00 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #164,
April 2002
Only A Beginning: The Proposed Labor & Workforce Development Agency
Proposed by: Governor Gray Davis. Objective: Create a Labor and Workforce Development Agency to include EDD, Department of Industrial Relations, the Workforce Investment Board and Agricultural ... [more]
May 5
2009
Infrastructure Policy and Finance
meetings
10 a.m., University of Southern California, Davidson Center, California Room, 3415 South Figueroa, Los Angeles, CA
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April 22
2004
Women and Parole
meetings
9:00 a.m., 722 Capitol Mall, Employment Development Department Auditorium, Sacramento, CA
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Report #222,
August 2014
Letter to Governor Brown and the Legislature on Medi-Cal Update
In this report, the Commission commends the Department of Health Care Services after hearing testimony describing changes to implement the Commission’s 2007 recommendations that sought to transform Medi-Cal, the state’s public health care delivery system. This report updates recommendations the Commission made in its May 2007 report, A Smarter Way to Care: Transforming Medi-Cal for the Future. The Commission recommends the state ... [more]
March 25
2010
Long-Term Care
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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January 13
2010
Water Governance
meetings
1:00 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 353, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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In Memory of LHC Executive Director Carole D’Elia
December 20, 2017For Additional Information Contact:Terri Hardy, Deputy Executive Director(916) 445-2125The Little Hoover Commission regretfully announces the death of its Executive Director, Carole D...
Report #109,
April 1991
Skilled Nursing Homes: Care Without Dignity
This report focuses on the State's refusal to implement federally mandated reforms, the rights of the elderly to informed consent processes before physical and chemical restraints are used, and the State's flawed enforcement system that has failed to protect the elderly. The Commission makes three findings and seven recommendations urging the Governor and the Legislature to take immediate steps to implement federal nursing home reforms, ... [more]
January 28
2010
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:00 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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September 28
2006
Health Care
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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February 24
2011
California's Community College System
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #121,
March 1993
California's $4 Billion Bottom Line: Getting Best Value Out of the Procurement Process
California has failed to use its massive purchasing power to get the best value from the $4 billion it spends each year on goods, services and construction projects. The Commission's study examines four areas: major computer purchases, the bid protest process, the Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise program, and the Prison Industry Authority. This report contains seven findings and 26... [more]
Report #1,
December 1962
Findings and Recommendations Concerning Reorganization of the Executive Branch of California State Government
March 2011
Chairman Hancock Letter to Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.
This letter is the Commission's response to Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. 's letter requesting the Commission’s suggestions for specific actions California can take to reduce government waste and operate more efficiently. In this letter, the Commission offers a list of suggestions based on its work. The list is divided into actions that could be implemented through a reorganization plan, ... [more]
Report #107,
December 1990
Little Hoover Commission, 1989-1990: Turning Policy Recommendations Into Law
The Commission's biennial report summarizes all Commission activities and accomplishments during the 1989 and 1990 legislative session. The report provides an overview of the Commission's history, study process and the role it plays within the Capitol community. The report also includes details about studies conducted and reports issued during the past two years. ... [more]
January 1980
Letter recommending the Legislature allow Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1979 to go into effect
Proposed by: Governor Edmund G. “Pat” Brown, Sr. Objective: Create the Youth and Adult Correctional Agency and consolidate correctional programs into the new agency. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
August 24
2017
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Room 175, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #140,
December 1996
Long-Term Care: Providing Compassion Without Confusion
While the State has taken some preliminary steps towards restructuring the long-term care services it provides to consumers, Californians needing long-term care still face a bewildering maze of ... [more]
November 15
2018
Artificial Intelligence
meetings
at approximately 2:30 p.m., BMG Conference Room, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #131,
March 1995
A Review of Governor's Reorganization Plan No. 1 on Energy, Oil and Recycling Programs
Proposed by: Governor Pete Wilson. Objective: Reorganize the California Energy Commission and related governmental functions. Specifically, the plan eliminates the Energy Commission, ... [more]
May 25
2005
Governor's Reorganization Plan to Establish a Department of Energy
meetings
10:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 447, Sacramento, CA
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Report #28,
April 1977
Should Social Security Coverage Be Continued for California State Employees
January 22
2013
California Veterans Services
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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Report #82,
June 1987
A Review of Crime on University of California campuses
This letter report conducts a review of crime on University of California (UC) campuses and what is being done to protect the safety of students. The Commission addresses concerns regarding the adequacy of security provided on UC campuses and offers 6 recommendations, including appointing a security review committee to identify problems and enhancing existing security. ... [more]
February 28
2012
Energy Governance
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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Report #84,
October 1987
The Children's Services Delivery System in California
California has recognized its responsibilities for the well-being of its children by establishing numerous programs to serve and protect them, but the State's children's services delivery system is beset with critical problems. This multi-faceted report contains 23 findings regarding the children's services delivery system and the problems of serving children in need of child care services, runaway/homeless youth, ... [more]
Report #22,
August 1974
Administration of the HUD-701 Comprehensive Planning Assistance Grant Program by the State of California
Report #37,
February 1979
Administration of the Medi-Cal Program - Second Supplementary Report
Report #52,
March 1983
A Review of Cost Savings Associated with Conversion of Guadalupe College into a Women's Prison
October 24
2002
Public Health System
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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May 23
2007
Career Technical Education
meetings
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 451 McClatchy Way, Sacramento, CA
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September 27
2006
Sentencing Reform
meetings
1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #83,
July 1987
A Review of the Organization and Administration of California's Overseas Trade and Investment Offices
California's activities regarding world trade, investments and tourism promotion are fragmented and uncoordinated. This study reviews the administration and coordination of these activities. Included in the report's 10 findings and eight recommendations, the Commission proposes: the establishment of a Governor's Office of World Trade to oversee coordination of world trade activities in state government; the ... [more]
Report #97,
July 1989
Boards and Commissions: California's Hidden Government
More than 400 boards, commissions, authorities, associations, councils and committees exist in state government. These bodies operate to a large degree autonomously and outside of the normal checks and balances of representative government. The Commission focuses on overall state problems with boards and commissions rather than evaluating the need and/or performance of any single entity. This report contains three findings and five ... [more]
February 27
2008
Educational Governance and Accountability
meetings
2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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September 24
2015
Denti-Cal
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #56,
November 1983
A Report on Los Angeles County's Program for Contracting Out Pursuant to Proposition A
October 24
2011
California's Community College System
meetings
2:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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March 27
2014
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:00 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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Report #26,
March 1977
Supplemental Report on Licensing and Certification Activities, State Department of Health
Report #211,
May 2012
A Review of Government Reorganization Plan No. 2
Proposed by: Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Objective: Restructure various agencies and departments. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. ... [more]
CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
Bruce Wolfe with SF Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board at today's #LittleHoover #StatePermitting hearing. https://t.co/3bvIC4JOdD
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February 13
2017
Bond Oversight
meetings
2:00 p.m., 925 L Street, Conference Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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March 22
2007
Career Technical Education
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 4203, Sacramento, CA
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Report #88,
March 1988
A Report on the Planning, Operation and Funding of California's Highway System
California's ability to meet its transportation needs are being eroded by inflation, project delivery delays and project cost increases. This report contains eight findings and 16 recommendations, ... [more]
Report #91,
December 1988
A Report on Crime and Violence in California's Public School System
Although a provision in the California Constitution guarantees the right to safe schools, life on school campuses includes violent crimes, substance abuse and property crimes. During its review, the Commission found that these problems exist in part because the State has failed to provide the leadership and direction necessary to ensure the safety of children. This report makes two findings and 12 recommendations, ... [more]
Report #108,
February 1991
The Snail's Pace of Reforming Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
While some improvements have been made in regulating residential care facilities, problems persist. In particular, the implementation of regulations has lagged far behind the statutory changes. In addition, the State has failed to crack down on unlicensed facilities in an expeditious manner. The Commission believes it is time for the State to shift emphasis from reform to enforcement of existing laws through stronger enforcement efforts... [more]
Report #31,
September 1977
Supplemental Report on the Administration of the Medi-Cal Program, Department of Health
March 26
2015
Californians' Interactions with State Government
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #135,
October 1995
Budget Reform: Putting Performance First
As the State seeks ways to maximize its ability to perform effectively, the Commission examined the pilot project for performance-based budgeting established in several departments within the State of California. The report contains three findings and nine recommendations. The Commission found out that the traditional process for funding, achieving accountability, and setting priorities does not encourage the best... [more]
August 28
2003
Acupuncture Regulation
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 4203, Sacramento, CA
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October 24
2007
Educational Governance and Accountability
meetings
2:00 - 5:00 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #161,
October 2001
Young Hearts & Minds: Making a Commitment to Children's Mental Health
In this report, the Commission calls on California to rethink its strategy for serving children in need of mental health services. During its review, the Commission found that too many children suffer through mental health needs without the benefit of appropriate, compassionate and holistic care. The Commission found that mental health funding fails to promote quality, efficient care. Additionally, children and families are denied access... [more]
November 9
2009
Economic Development
meetings
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Sunset Room of the California Club, 538 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA
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August 28
2008
California's Water Boards
meetings
2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel’s Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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May 27
2009
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
meetings
3:30 p.m., Library and Courts II building, Room 340, Sacramento, CA
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Report #60,
March 1984
1982-83 Annual Report: A Summary of Activities and Status of Recommendations
The Commission's biennial report summarizes all Commission activities and accomplishments during the 1982 and 1983 legislative session. The report provides an overview of the Commission's history, study process and the role it plays within the Capitol community. The report also includes details about studies conducted and reports issued during the past two years. ... [more]
April 23
2013
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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October 7
2011
California's Community College System
meetings
1:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #139,
December 1996
When Consumers Have Choices: The State's Role in Competitive Utility Markets
September 25
2012
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #189,
November 2007
Career Technical Education: Creating Options for High School Success
In this report, the Commission urges the Governor and the Legislature to create and implement a strategy for career technical education (CTE) that evaluates, expands and replicates proven ... [more]
October 25
2007
Educational Governance and Accountability
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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October 26
2017
Business Meeting
meetings
9:30 a.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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June 26
2012
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #204,
February 2011
Public Pensions for Retirement Security
In this report, the Commission calls for a pension roll-back for current workers. During its review, the Commission found that growing pension obligations are threatening financial security for the state and for California cities and counties. The Commission recommends the adoption of several measures designed to curb pension costs generated by existing and future public employees, including altering future unaccrued benefits for... [more]
June 24
2004
Management Workforce
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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Report #72,
May 1986
Biennial Report - February 1984-86: A Summary of Activities and Status of Recommendations
The Commission's biennial report summarizes all Commission activities and accomplishments during the 1984 and 1986 legislative session. The report provides an overview of the Commission's history, ... [more]
CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
#LittleHoover to hold a hearing TODAY on #StatePermitting. Agenda & written testimony: https://t.co/5sF2D22sMZ
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July 26
2018
Voting Equipment Security
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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June 25
2009
Water Governance
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 113, Sacramento, CA
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May 1985
Summary of Review of 1985 Waste Management Reorganization Proposal
Proposed by: Governor George Deukmejian. Objective: Create a Department of Waste Management, a State Waste Commission and three Regional Waste boards. Commission recommendation: Implement the plan subject to seven amendments. Legislative action: Rejected. ... [more]
CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
Learn more about the Commission's findings and recommendations in its newly released #VeteransHomes report here:… https://t.co/5JV4RUgcnE
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October 23
2012
Higher Education
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2030, Sacramento, CA
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Report #98,
December 1989
A Follow-Up Review of the Organization, Operation and Performance of the California State Lottery
A follow-up to the Commission's January 1987 report, this review notes that, in general, the Lottery has matured well since voters approved its creation in 1984. However, the Commission continues to find fault with budgetary oversight and the monitoring of contracts. This report contains four findings and four recommendations regarding legislative review, research and development procedures, methods of evaluating advertising efforts and ... [more]
February 28
2012
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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April 23
2013
California Veterans Services
meetings
9:30 a.m., Employment Development Department Auditorium, 722 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA
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February 1970
Letter urging the Legislature to allow to go into effect Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1970
Proposed by: Governor Ronald Reagan. Objective: Establish a single state Department of Health within the Human Relations Agency to administer Medi-Cal and consolidate functions from numerous health-related departments. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to go into effect. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
Report #90,
October 1988
A Review of the Operation and Performance of the Office of the State Public Defender
The cost of indigent appellate defense is rising dramatically. This study notes duplicative administrative and overview costs between the State Public Defender and the court-appointed private counsel system. The Commission makes seven findings and eight recommendations, including the merger of the Public Defender's Office, the Appellate Projects and private court-appointed counsel into a single autonomous agency. This will address ... [more]
January 23
2014
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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April 24
2014
Energy Governance Progress Update
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #33,
July 1978
A Study of the Utilization of Public School Facilities (Grades K through 12)
CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
Kevin Hunting with @CaliforniaDFW provides information to #LittleHoover at today's #StatePermitting hearing. https://t.co/EdBUzF3rEn
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Report #74,
July 1986
A Report on the Liability Insurance Crisis in the State of California
This study identifies five major factors in the liability insurance crisis in California, including the evolution of tort reform, lack of predictability in risk assessment, unsound rate-setting practices, withdrawal of the reinsurance market, and the Insurance Commissioner's lack of authority in the rate-setting process. The report contains 16 findings and 16 recommendations, which include establishing a "cap" on the recovery of ... [more]
February 4
2016
Occupational Licensing
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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August 26
2011
Regulatory Reform
meetings
2:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #94,
May 1989
A Review of the Organization, Operation and Performance of the California State Lottery (Follow-up Report)
This letter report addresses the convoluted situation that has revolved around unclaimed, low-tier Lotto and instant game prizes. At various points the State Lottery Commission has adopted and/or ... [more]
Report #160,
September 2001
Teach Our Children Well
In this report, the Commission identifies a need for greater systemwide monitoring, assessment and management of the teacher workforce. During its review, the Commission found that sate training strategies do not prepare enough credentialed teachers who are committed to being career teachers, particularly in needy schools. Additionally, the state's credentialing process to be an obstacle to employing more fully credentialed teachers. The... [more]
Report #134,
June 1995
A Review of Governor's Reorganization Plan No. 3 of State Fire Marshal/Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Proposed by: Governor Pete Wilson. Objective: Merge the Office of State Fire Marshal with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
September 22
2005
CALFED Bay-Delta Authority Governance Review
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 112, Sacramento, CA
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May 21
2008
Data and Information Technology
meetings
3:45 - 4:45 p.m., Legislative Counsel’s Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #85,
November 1987
A Report on the Financial Management and Accountability in the State's K-12 Public School System
The Commission presents five findings regarding financial management, accountability and control in the Senate's K-12 public school districts. Among the eight recommendations made by the commission are: providing the Superintendent of Public Instruction with greater authority to intervene in school districts that fail to act in a financially responsible manner; increasing the number of financial management ... [more]
October 22
2003
Acupuncture Regulation
meetings
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., University of Southern California, Midtown Sacramento Campus, 1800 I Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #101,
April 1990
Runaway/Homeless Youths: California Efforts to Recycle Society's Throwaways
This report is a follow-up to a review of runaway/homeless programs conducted as part of the Commission's 1987 report on Children's Services. The initial report found that there were few services directed toward runaway/homeless youths, but that pilot projects were just beginning in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Based on the success of the pilot projects in providing medical care, shelter, food and counseling, the Commission proposes ... [more]
August 27
2015
Mandatory Overtime
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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March 27
2012
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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October 23
2008
Bond Oversight
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #92,
January 1989
A Report on Community Residential Care for the Elderly
One in every six residential care facilities is unlicensed and the backlogged, time-consuming licensing process encourages operators to begin their businesses with no licenses. The report also notes that an increased fine structure recommended in earlier Commission reports is either not used at all by the State or is enforced so haphazardly that it's deterrent effect is little. This report makes 11 findings and 10 recommendations ... [more]
Report #182,
June 2005
A Review of the Governor's Reorganization Plan to Create a Department of Energy
Proposed by: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Objective: Establish a Department of Energy through the consolidation of the functions of several departments, commissions and offices that implement state energy programs. Commission recommendation: Reject. Legislative action: Rejected. ... [more]
Report #68,
January 1986
A Review of Government Competition with Private Enterprise
This letter report summarizes the findings of the Little Hoover Commission on the extent of State and local governmental business activities which appear to compete with private enterprise and may not be authorized by constitutional or statutory provisions. The report concludes that there are numerous instances of competitive governmental activities, but no identified cases of unauthorized or illegal activities. ... [more]
May 25
2012
Governor's Reorganization Plan #2 (2012)
meetings
Cancelled - 10:00 a.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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August 16
2012
State Parks
meetings
9:30 a.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #57,
December 1983
Community Residential Care in California - Community Care as a Long Term Care Service
Report #138,
March 1996
The Charter Movement: Education Reform School by School
California's charter law was enacted three years ago and there are now more than 100 charter schools. Following a six-month study and on-site inspection of more than one quarter of the schools, the ... [more]
March 20
2012
Property Management
meetings
1:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #163,
April 2002
Card Clubs in California: A Review of Ownership Limitations
In this report, the Commission calls on the Governor and the Legislature to eliminate the ownership limitations that prevent publicly traded companies from operating card clubs. During its review, the Commission found that the ownership limitations are no longer necessary to protect the public safety. The Commission recommends that the Governor and the Legislature eliminate the ownership limitations that prevent publicly traded ... [more]
Current Study
Labor Trafficking
The Little Hoover Commission is reviewing California state government’s role in identifying and combatting labor trafficking and assisting victims/survivors of this type of crime. Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that involves controlling a person or group through force, fraud, or coercion to exploit the victims for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or both. Human trafficking generates an estimated $150 billion a year in ... [more]
Report #215,
March 2013
Beyond Crisis: Recapturing Excellence in California's State Park System
In this report, the Commission calls for a new vision to restore California's State Parks to excellence. During its review, the Commission found that the California Department of Parks and Recreation needs a new operating model to thrive, and to protect and preserve the state’s natural and cultural treasures. The department’s model should be built around shared management, innovation, greater ... [more]
April 1984
Background and Analysis of Governor's Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1984
Proposed by: Governor George Deukmejian. Objective: Transfer civil service position classification function from the State Personnel Board to the Department of Personnel Administration. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
March 15
2010
Charter Schools
meetings
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Junipero Serra Building, 7th Floor Conference Room, 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA
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Report #137,
December 1995
California's Real Property Management: A Cornerstone for Structural Reform
Over the last decade, the Commission has advocated repeatedly that the State reform its management of real property. Sincere efforts have been made to make the current system function better, but those attempts have failed. Given the State's perennial fiscal woes, the government must seize ways to save money and generate revenue through the management of its real property. The evolution of public organizations, ... [more]
Report #190,
March 2008
Addressing Addiction: Improving & Integrating California's Substance Abuse Treatment System
In this report, the Commission urges the state to provide more attention and oversight to substance abuse treatment, and calls for reforms that would improve the treatment system and help ... [more]
Report #76,
December 1986
A Review of the State Controller's Office Move to the Capitol Bank of Commerce Building
This letter report presents background information on the rationale for the State Controller's Office move to the Capitol Bank of Commerce Building and an analysis of the cost impact. The Commission ... [more]
June 20
2019
Status Updates
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 447, Sacramento, CA
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November 21
2013
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:00 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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July 7
2010
Long-Term Care
meetings
10:00 a.m., 1333 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA
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Report #59,
February 1984
A Study of the Organization and Coordination of Electric Energy Planning and Electric Utility Regulation in California
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 22, 2018For Additional Information Contact:Terri Hardy, Executive Director (A)(916) 445-2125 Little Hoover Commission Elects New Chairman and Vice ChairmanOn Thursday, ...
May 21
2008
California's Water Boards
meetings
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel’s Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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May 28
2015
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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April 1969
Letter urging the Legislature to allow to go into effect Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1969
Proposed by: Governor Ronald Reagan. Objective: Rename the Department of Harbors & Waterways to Department of Navigation & Ocean Development and rename the Harbors and Watercraft Commission to Navigation and Ocean Development Commission. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to go into effect. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
Report #55,
August 1983
The Bureaucracy of Care: Continuing Policy Issues for Nursing Home Services and Regulation
Report #118,
July 1992
Coping with Education Budget Cuts
Over the past 15 years, the Commission has examined California's K-12 education system repeatedly. In numerous reports, the Commission has made recommendations that, if adopted by the State, would result in more effective education programs and more efficient use of taxpayers' dollars. This issue paper outlines five areas from previous reports. Specifically, the Commission recommends setting up a program to take ... [more]
January 24
2008
Educational Governance and Accountability
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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November 15
2011
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #188,
August 2007
The State Allocation Board: Improving Transparency and Structure
In this report, the Commission urges the state to reform the governance structure of the State Allocation Board to enhance its transparency, accountability and independence. During its review, the Commission found an entity that, while operating adequately, potentially was vulnerable to political manipulation, one where accountability and transparency could be enhanced significantly. The Commission ... [more]
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#LittleHoover calls for a new direction for #CA’s $306M #VeteransHomes Program. Read our findings & recs here:… https://t.co/kRKf2eBalL
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January 22
2015
Californians' Interactions with State Government
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
Thanks to everyone who participated in our 16-month study on CA's #VeteransHomes program. We appreciate your time &… https://t.co/VaBMjDbylt
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January 26
2006
Emergency Preparedness
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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February 25
2010
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #75,
December 1986
A Report on the Lack of Financial Accountability and Responsibility in the State's K-12 Public School System
Public officials sometimes fail to recognize looming fiscal crises in California's K-12 public school system and to take appropriate, immediate actions to avert them. This report examines the consequences of the State's failure to adequately monitor school district fiscal performance, including its effect on the education of students. The Commission makes seven recommendations to improve controls over the ... [more]
Report #106,
November 1990
A Prescription for Medi-Cal
Three persistent problems plague this complex program: recipients have difficulty accessing treatment; the quality of medical care given recipients is often poor or inconsistent throughout the state; ... [more]
Report #136,
November 1995
Making Land Use Work: Rules to Reach Our Goals
As California's population grows at a staggering pace, concerns that regulations may be hindering the State's tradition of prosperity prompted the Commission to study the State's land-use policies. The Commission found that complicated and costly procedures are undermining the State's long-held policies advocating orderly growth. Four findings and four recommendations are made to improve the efficiency and ... [more]
September 23
2010
Public Pensions
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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September 26
2007
Career Technical Education
meetings
4:00 - 5:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 115, Sacramento, CA
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May 26
2010
Water Governance
meetings
3:00 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 353, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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November 20
2008
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 4203, Sacramento, CA
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June 25
2013
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, Sacramento, CA
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March 27
2012
State Parks
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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November 20
2008
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
meetings
2:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 4203, Sacramento, CA
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February 23
2006
Emergency Preparedness
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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November 20
2003
Roadmap for Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 112, Sacramento, CA
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January 22
2015
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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May 27
2010
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #80,
May 1987
New and Continuing Impediments to Improving the Quality of Life and the Quality of Care in California's Nursing Homes
Despite reforms, the State is not doing enough to ensure quality care for California's many frail and vulnerable nursing home residents. As a result, residents of these facilities continue to be subjected to indignities and their safety is not assured. This Commission report makes a series of recommendations to improve the quality of life in skilled nursing facilities, including increasing enforcement and penalty ... [more]
June 22
2017
Special Districts
meetings
1:30 p.m., BMG Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #95,
June 1989
Meeting the Needs of California's Homeless: It Takes More than a Roof
In California, 16 programs specifically targeting the homeless are spread across at least 10 state departments and six different state agencies. The Commission's report finds that despite intense interest in meeting the needs of the homeless and despite the allocation of considerable resources to do so, the State has failed to provide an effective safety net that ensures people will be adequately housed. This ... [more]
August 23
2007
Alcohol and Drug Treatment
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
Vincent Gin & Christopher Hakes from @valleywater speaks to #LittleHoover at today's #StatePermitting hearing. https://t.co/OnevuAEZsg
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March 21
2007
Career Technical Education
meetings
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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June 22
2011
California's Community College System
meetings
2:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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April 25
2012
Governor's Reorganization Plan #2 (2012)
meetings
9:00 a.m., Employment Development Department Auditorium, 722 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA
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Report #102,
April 1990
Little Hoover Commission, 1988-1989: Two Years of Progress Toward Efficient and Effective Government
The Commission's biennial report summarizes all Commission activities and accomplishments during the 1988 and 1989 legislative session. The report provides an overview of the Commission's history, study process and the role it plays within the Capitol community. The report also includes details about studies conducted and reports issued during the past two years. ... [more]
June 17
2016
CalVet
meetings
9:30-11:30 a.m.,
Veterans Home of California, West Los Angeles,
11500 Nimitz Avenue, Getty View Conference Room (D401), 4th Floor,
Los Angeles, CA
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June 2
2011
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #99,
January 1990
A Report on California's Fish and Game Commission and Department of Fish and Game
The Fish and Game Commission and the agency that carries out its policies, the Department of Fish and Game, have a broad mandate to protect California's natural resources. The key focus of the study is the capability and performance of both the Commission and the Department in meeting these increasingly complex demands. In addition to eight findings, the Commission makes 12 recommendations regarding the mandate ... [more]
September 16
2010
Long-Term Care
meetings
10:00 a.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #133,
April 1995
Too Many Agencies, Too Many Rules: Reforming California's Civil Service
In this report, the Commission examines the complex and at times redundant system for managing 185,000 state workers. The Commission's report contains eight findings and recommendations crafted to ... [more]
March 5
2015
California's Open Meeting Acts
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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November 3
2010
Long-Term Care
meetings
2:30 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 501, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #200,
February 2010
Making up for Lost Ground: Creating a Governor's Office of Economic Development
In this report, the Commission sets the stage for an economic action plan that restructures the leadership and coordination of the state’s economic development programs. During its review, the Commission found that the state’s economic development programs are dispersed to various agencies and departments, and are not organized in a way that businesses and cities can easily use them – or even locate... [more]
April 28
2011
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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August 24
2017
Forest Management
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #87,
March 1988
A Review of the Current Problems in California's Workers' Compensation System
The Commission's original workers' compensation study focuses on the system's escalating costs, the expansion of liability into new and subjective areas of benefits, and the negative effects of the increasing cost of the system upon workers, employers and the State's business climate. The report contains eight findings and 13 recommendations. Foremost among these, the Commission recommends establishing written ... [more]
August 26
2014
California's Open Meeting Acts
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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September 23
2010
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #123,
September 1993
Positioning California for Health Care Reform
California is far behind other states in moving to implement health care reforms, and at least one barrier is a reluctance to approach the health care needs of state workers and Medi-Cal recipients in... [more]
March 23
2017
Business Meeting
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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September 24
2009
Water Governance
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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September 25
2003
Acupuncture Regulation
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 112, Sacramento, CA
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November 19
2015
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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February 28
2019
Business Meeting
meetings
9:30 a.m., BMG Conference Room, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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April 22
2010
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., State Capitol, Room 125, Sacramento, CA
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Report #132,
March 1995
State Fiscal Condition
This report examines the State's fiscal condition and urges policy makers to make eliminating California's structural deficit and improving the State's credit ratings a top priority. While policy ... [more]
October 29
2002
Public Health System
meetings
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., UC Davis Medical Center, Main Hospital ACSU Auditorium, 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA
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August 12
2008
Data and Information Technology
meetings
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel’s Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #78,
March 1987
Children's Services Delivery System in California Preliminary Report - Phase I
February 23
2017
State Permitting
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #147,
June 1998
A Review of Governor's Reorganization Plan for Regulatory Oversight of Managed Health Care in California
Proposed by: Governor Pete Wilson. Objective: Create a Department of Managed Care, abolish the Department of Corporations and expand the role and rename the Department of Financial Institutions. Commission recommendation: Reject. Legislative action: Rejected. ... [more]
April 23
2012
Governor's Reorganization Plan #2 (2012)
meetings
10 a.m., Employment Development Department Auditorium, 722 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA
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Report #69,
February 1986
Inadequate Financial Accountability in California's Community College System
Case studies of four college districts (Los Angeles, Peralta, Lassen and Chaffey) that were operating at a deficit are examined to determine the adequacy of financial accountability in California's Community College System. This report contains nine findings and 12 recommendations. Foremost among the recommendations, the Commission urges the Governor and the Legislature to enhance the authority of the Board of ... [more]
April 24
2008
California's Water Boards
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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June 24
2010
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., State Capitol, Room 125, Sacramento, CA
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Report #126,
June 1994
Timber Harvest Plans: A Flawed Effort to Balance Economic and Environmental Needs
In this examination of the State's current Timber Harvest Plan process, the Commission found that the process is complex, inequitable, and costly, producing frustration for administering state departments, the timber industry and environmental advocacy groups. The Commission also found that the process has not proven effective in achieving a sound balance between economic and environmental concerns. In ... [more]
Report #209,
October 2011
Better Regulation: Improving California's Rulemaking Process
In this report, the Commission calls for improved regulatory process and stronger oversight. The Commission urges the Governor and Legislature to make the state’s process for developing regulations more rigorous and consistent across agencies and to strengthen oversight to ensure that agencies have assessed the economic impact of proposed regulations. During its review, the Commission found that ... [more]
February 28
2008
Juvenile Justice
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #180,
May 2005
Reconstructing Government: A Review of the Governor's Reorganization Plan to Create a Department of Technology Services
Proposed by: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Objective: Consolidate the state’s two general purpose data centers and its telecommunications unit into a new Department of Technology ... [more]
Current Study
Geographic Information Systems
The Little Hoover Commission is reviewing state government’s use of geographic information systems (GIS) technology. Government collects and uses an abundance of information about people, places, ... [more]
March 24
2011
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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January 27
2005
Governor's Reorganization Plan #2
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 447, Sacramento, CA
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April 24
2012
Governor's Reorganization Plan #2 (2012)
meetings
9:00 a.m., Employment Development Department Auditorium, 722 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA
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Report #128,
January 1995
Boot Camps: An Evolving Alternative to Traditional Prisons
California expects to receive up to $1. 3 billion in federal funding over five years that may be used for alternative sentencing programs. In this study, the Commission has examined the potential ... [more]
October 22
2009
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #117,
June 1992
No Room for Johnny: A New Approach to the School Facilities Crisis
School facilities in California are in crisis as the State struggles with an anticipated increase of two million students by the year 2000 in an education system already threadbare and bursting at the... [more]
Report #217,
August 2013
An Agenda for Veterans: The State's Turn to Serve
In this report, the Commission calls for improved oversight of veterans’ services at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Commission recommends for the department to do the following: improve ... [more]
Report #192,
July 2008
Juvenile Justice Reform: Realigning Responsibilities
In this report, the Commission calls on the state to lay the groundwork for the creation of county-run, state-funded, regional rehabilitative facilities for high-risk, high-need juvenile offenders and for the eventual elimination of state juvenile justice operations by 2011. During its review, the Commission found that the state has made strides to meet reforms agreed to as part of a court consent decree, ... [more]
Report #93,
February 1989
The Medical Care of California's Nursing Home Residents: Inadequate Care, Inadequate Oversight
Unlike the Commission's 1983 and 1987 reports, this report focuses solely on medical care provided to nursing home residents. In essence, the report determined high quality medical care was not the ... [more]
Report #120,
February 1993
Workers' Compensation: Containing the Costs
California's Workers' Compensation System costs $11 billion annually yet fails to adequately serve injured workers. Areas of concern include delivery systems for medical care, rehabilitation ... [more]
Report #81,
May 1987
A Review of the State's Medi-Cal Program and the Effects of the Reforms
This letter report assesses the numerous changes undertaken to implement the major Medi-Cal reforms that occurred in 1982 and to determine if any further changes and improvements are warranted in the Medi-Cal program. In addition, the report contains the Commission's recommendations regarding the overall funding level of the Medi-Cal program, uncompensated care and access to health care by the medically indigent. ... [more]
Report #119,
January 1993
Little Hoover Commission, 1962-1992: Three Decades of Reform
The Commission's biennial report catalogues the Commission's efforts over the last thirty years, noting both its successes and the areas where it continues to push for reform. In addition, the report contains summaries of the Commission's studies for the past two years. ... [more]
October 21
2009
Economic Development
meetings
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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June 25
2013
Criminal Justice Sentencing
meetings
9:00 a.m., Legislative Office Building, Room 100, 1020 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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April 28
2011
California's Community College System
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #19,
January 1972
Preliminary Findings of Subcommittee on California Division of Highways Excess Right of Way
Report #206,
June 2011
A Review of the Governor's Reorganization Plan to Unify and Streamline the California State Personnel System
Proposed by: Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Objective: Consolidate functions of the Department of Personnel Administration and State Personnel Board into a new California Department of Human... [more]
January 25
2018
Artificial Intelligence: Applications and Implications
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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May 22
2012
Governor's Reorganization Plan #2 (2012)
meetings
9:00 a.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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November 10
2010
Long-Term Care
meetings
10:00 a.m., Director's Conference Room, 225 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA
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February 4
2016
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:45 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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February 27
2012
Energy Governance
meetings
3:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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August 26
2014
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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Report #193,
November 2008
A New Legacy System: Using Technology to Drive Performance
In this report, the Commission calls on the state to redefine the future of information technology in government. The Commission makes the case that challenges in state government require more than ... [more]
Report #127,
September 1994
The Juvenile Crime Challenge: Making Prevention a Priority
Because of the diverse roots of crime, no single program is the "silver bullet" that will halt juvenile crime, but prevention and early intervention are crucial. This report covers six issues and ... [more]
March 25
2010
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., State Capitol, Room 125, Sacramento, CA
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April 1969
Letter urging the Legislature to allow to go into effect Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1969
Proposed by: Governor Ronald Reagan. Objective: Change staff titles and organization names in the Department of Professional and Vocational Standards. Commission recommendation: Allow plan to go into effect. Legislative action: Plan went into effect. ... [more]
February 26
2013
Higher Education
meetings
9:00 a.m., Long Beach City College, Building T, Room 1100, 4901 East Carson Street, Long Beach, CA
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Report #61,
July 1984
A Review of the Organization and Management of the State "Superfund" Program for Cleaning Up Hazardous Waste Sites
Report #165,
May 2002
Rebuilding The Dream: Solving California's Affordable Housing Crisis
In this report, the Commission calls for invigorated state leadership to solve California’s escalating lack of affordable housing. During its review, the Commission found California’s growing... [more]
Report #32,
December 1977
Supplemental Report on the State Developmental Disabilities Program, Department of Health
October 23
2012
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Blue Anchor Building,1400 10th Street, Conference Room #202, Sacramento, CA
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January 22
2004
Roadmap for Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 113, Sacramento, CA
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California's Little Hoover Commission Launches New Website, Brand an
The Commission is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, brand and logo. Our refreshed new look mirrors the exciting and engaging direction we are taking the Commission’s wo...
July 22
2014
California's Underground Economy
meetings
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., 925 L Street, Lower Level Conference Room, Sacramento, CA
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Report #219,
February 2014
Sensible Sentencing for a Safer California
In this report, the Commission urges California leaders to improve criminal justice sentencing by amending the penal code to expand the purpose of incarceration beyond punishment alone. The Commission recommends the state provide incentives to ensure that all counties use some realignment funding to expand public-private partnerships to provide proven programs and services for offenders re-entering the community. ... [more]
Report #21,
March 1974
The Internal Auditing Program in the Executive Branch of California State Government
November 19
2009
Charter Schools
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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April 1969
Letter urging the Legislature to allow to go into effect Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1969
Proposed by: Governor Ronald Reagan. Objective: Eliminate 32 boards, commissions, committees and advisory councils, transferring some functions to other departments and reconfigure the membership... [more]
February 6
2019
Public Meeting
meetings
10 a.m., 925 L Street, Suite 805, Sacramento, CA
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April 28
2015
Salton Sea
meetings
9:00 a.m., Auditorium, University of California, Riverside, Palm Desert Campus,,75080 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211
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October 26
2006
Sentencing Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #170,
April 2003
To Protect and Prevent: Rebuilding California's Public Health System
In this report, the Commission urges the State to fashion immediate and long-term improvements to public health assets. During its review of the State’s ability to respond to emergencies after the events of September 11, 2001, the Commission found the public health system as the weakest link in California’s homeland defense. The Commission found the State's public health leadership ... [more]
October 24
2013
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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Report #202,
November 2010
Smarter Choices, Better Education: Improving California Charter Schools
In this report, the Commission calls on the state to improve the charter school authorization process and promote the use of performance contracts to help ensure that all California students receive a high-quality education. During its review, the Commission found that California’s dysfunctional charter school authorization process thwarts efforts to expand successful charter school models and innovative ... [more]
Report #100,
February 1990
K-12 Education in California: A Look at Some Policy Issues
The structures put in place by the Constitution and statutes to govern state education policy are fundamentally flawed, the Commission concludes in this study. In addition, regulatory processes are routinely ignored; categorical programs are not allowed to operate effectively; and the attendance reporting system spends too much time tracking students who are not actually attending school and does little to ... [more]
California Could Be Left Behind
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 27, 2018For Additional Information Contact:Tamar Foster, Project Manager(916) 445-2125Little Hoover Commission Issues a Roadmap for Developing Robust California Policies ...
November 19
2015
Denti-Cal
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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June 24
2010
Public Pensions
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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August 27
2009
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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October 25
2011
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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January 23
2003
Parole Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 113, Sacramento, CA
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Report #113,
November 1991
Unsafe In Their Own Homes: State Programs Fail to Protect Elderly from Indignity, Abuse and Neglect
Elderly citizens sometimes are able to remain in their homes despite disabilities with the assistance of a state program, but the flawed system fails to meet the needs of too many senior citizens. In... [more]
August 18
2009
Water Governance
meetings
9:30 a.m., Library and Courts II Building, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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Report #116,
June 1992
Squeezing Revenues Out of Existing State Assets
For the past seven years, the Commission has analyzed and suggested improvements in the system the State uses to manage real property. To date, few steps have been taken. The Commission produced ... [more]
Report #86,
January 1988
Commission's 25 Year Anniversary Report 1962-87
The report commemorates the Commission's completion of 25 years of service to the State of California. It summarizes the Commission's role, responsibilities and activities. It also provides a ... [more]
October 22
2015
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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July 15
2015
Californians' Interactions with State Government
meetings
2:30 p.m., Code for America, 155 9th Street, San Francisco, CA
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August 21
2008
Public Health
meetings
10:30 a.m., 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA
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August 22
2019
Financial Aid
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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April 5
2006
Emergency Preparedness
meetings
9:00 a.m., Zenith Insurance Company, 21255 Califa Street, Woodland Hills, CA
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March 5
2015
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, 925 L Street, Lower Level, Sacramento, CA
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April 26
2007
Career Technical Education
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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Report #158,
January 2001
Little Hoover Commission Biennial Report 1999-2000
The Commission's biennial report summarizes all Commission activities and accomplishments during the 1999 and 2000 legislative session. The report provides an overview of the Commission's history, ... [more]
January 22
2013
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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September 11
2006
Health Care
meetings
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Pittsburg Health Center, 2311 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg, CA and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez, CA
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September 25
2008
Bond Oversight
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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September 24
2009
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:00 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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August 27
2009
Economic Development
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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August 20
2010
Public Pensions
meetings
10:00 a.m., Fifth Floor Conference Room, Hall of Administration, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA
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January 25
2007
Health Care
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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July 26
2018
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Room 175, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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September 24
2003
Acupuncture Regulation
meetings
1:00 – 4:30 p.m., University of Southern California, Midtown Sacramento Campus, 1800 I Street, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 7 months ago
Today's #LittleHoover hearing on #StatePermitting is now streaming live on @CalChannel here: https://t.co/2Rurmf78Z5
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March 22
2018
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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June 23
2011
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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May 23
2007
Career Technical Education
meetings
1:30 - 4:30 p.m., University of Southern California Sacramento Center, 1800 I Street, Sacramento, CA
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October 28
2010
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:45 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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August 26
2010
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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August 26
2010
Long-Term Care
meetings
9:00 a.m., Joe Serna Jr. Cal/EPA Headquarters Building, Byron Sher Auditorium, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA
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January 27
2011
Regulatory Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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August 25
2011
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 1:00 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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February 25
2009
Governor's Reorganization Plan 2009
meetings
1:00 p.m., State Capitol, Room 447, Sacramento, CA
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November 17
2016
CalVet
meetings
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.,
Veterans Home of California, Yountville,
Grant Hall, Member Services Center,
260 California Drive,
Yountville, CA 94599
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2017For Additional Information Contact:Carole D’Elia, Executive Director(916) 445-2125Little Hoover Commission Calls for Special District ReformsThe Little Hoover Com...
June 26
2014
Medi-Cal Update
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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September 28
2017
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., CPUC Hearing Room, Junipero Serra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90013
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October 25
2011
Property Management
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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September 23
2009
Water Governance
meetings
1:30 p.m., Library and Courts II Building, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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May 28
2009
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., State Capitol, Room 113, Sacramento, CA
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June 1979
Letter urging the Legislature to allow to go into effect Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1979
Proposed by: Governor Edmund G. “Pat” Brown, Sr. Objective: Transfer and rename the Fair Employment Practices Commission and transfer, rename and elevate the Division of Fair Employment Practices... [more]
November 18
2002
Public Health System
meetings
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., University of Southern California, Midtown Sacramento Campus,1800 I Street, Room E, Sacramento, CA
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Report #79,
May 1987
Accessibility of the Disabled Population of Substance Abuse Treatment
Federal and state mandates require substance abuse programs to be accessible to disabled people. This report examines how effective these mandates are, identifies the size of the disabled abusing ... [more]
May 26
2016
Mental Health Services Act Check-Up
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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May 25
2017
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 11:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 125, Sacramento, CA
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January 23
2014
California's Underground Economy
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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Report #114,
January 1992
Transportation: Keeping California Moving
This Commission report reviews the state of California's freeways and highways. The Commission concludes that a lack of leadership and inadequate planning continue to thwart needed improvements. ... [more]
April 25
2016
Salton Sea Strategic Management Revisit
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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October 5
2012
Energy Governance
meetings
10:00 a.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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January 28
2010
Water Governance
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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September 23
2014
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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August 22
2007
Alcohol and Drug Treatment
meetings
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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October 25
2018
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 9:30 a.m., BMG Conference Room, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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March 30
2016
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 11:30 a.m., City Hall, Cathedral Room, 9770 Culver Blvd., 3rd Floor, Culver City, CA
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July 31
2002
Public Health System
meetings
1:30 - 5:00 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, 900 N Street, Room 340, Sacramento, CA
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March 27
2008
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:45 p.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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June 26
2012
State Parks
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 8 months ago
RT @MaddyInstitute: NEW episode of #MaddyReport https://t.co/Qz5pju85It: Occupational Licensing w/ @CALittleHoover Exec Dir Carole D’Elia & host @MarkJKeppler
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February 23
2017
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., 925 L Street, Room 175, Sacramento, CA
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January 22
2009
Infrastructure Policy and Finance
meetings
1:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel’s Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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June 23
2016
Occupational Licensing
meetings
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., BMG Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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August 22
2013
Climate Change Adaptation
meetings
9:30 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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September 24
2015
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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CALittleHoover
2 years 8 months ago
Borrowed Money: Opportunities for Stronger Bond Oversight.
Read the Commission’s full report here:… https://t.co/FX5KRu52Qo
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March 25
2004
Roadmap for Reform
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 2040, Sacramento, CA
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August 24
2011
California's Community College System
meetings
1:30 p.m., Library and Courts Building II, Room 340, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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October 23
2014
California's Open Meeting Acts
meetings
9:30 a.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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April 28
2015
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:00 p.m., Palm Desert and Sacramento, CA
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November 18
2010
Corrections Oversight
meetings
9:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 437, Sacramento, CA
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September 9
2002
Public Health System
meetings
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., California Chamber of Commerce – California Room, 1215 K Street, 14th Floor, Sacramento, CA
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March 13
2013
California Veterans Services
meetings
10:00 a.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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November 18
2010
Business Meeting
meetings
at approximately 12:30 p.m., Legislative Counsel Conference Room, Lower Level, 925 L Street, Sacramento, CA
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August 27
2003
Acupuncture Regulation
meetings
1:00 - 4:30 p.m., University of Southern California, Midtown Sacramento Campus, 1800 I Street, Sacramento, CA
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