Insights & Publications

​​​A Path Forward for the California Department of Toxic Substances Control

To better support its growing mission, the California Department of of Toxic Substances Control prepared a workload analysis to provide crucial information about its current resources and and how they are being used. These documents support the ongoing discussions of the service levels DTSC should be providing to more fully protect California communities. (October 2020).



​Join Our Team at the California Public Utilities Commission

To implement its cutting-edge environmental sustainability program, the California Public Utilities Commission is seeking motivated professionals with backgrounds in engineering, science, transportation, environment, economics, law/policy and information technology (May 2017).



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​​​Now Hiring: State Nurse Surveyors

The California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality is seeking qualified applicants for nurse surveyor positions throughout the state (March 2017).



Low-Income Weatherization Regional Administrators RFP

The California Department of Community Services and Development is currently seeking proposals to administer its Low-Income Weatherization Program (November 10, 2016).


Condemning California: Consequences of AB 2492

Commissioned by the California Alliance to Protect Private Property Rights, this study assesses the impact of AB 2492 on expanding the potential for eminent domain and restoring redevelopment authorities (August 2016). 


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​​​​​​​Kimball Business Park Economic and Fiscal Impact

Fiscal and economic assessment commissioned to inform the discussion regarding the the development of a business park facility in the City of Chino (June 2016). 


​​Education, Advocacy and Outreach RFPs

TheCalifornia Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commissionis currently seeking proposals to work with local communities to assist in contributing to a robust local planning process, among other deliverables to be named in the RFPs (May 12, 2016).



Paid Family Leave Market Research 2015

​Commissioned by the California Employment Development Department, this study provides insights into why people use and do not use the state's Paid Family Leave Program (December 14, 2015).



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​Analysis of the Economic Impacts of Dropless Cataract Therapies on Medicare, Medicaid, State Governments and Patient Care

Commissioned by Cataract Surgeons for Improved Eyecare, this study assesses the economic benefits of dropless cataract therapy on Medicare, Medicaid, state governments and patients (October 26, 2015).


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​​​​California Reducing Disparities Project Phase 2 Solicitations

The California Department of Public Health, Office of Health Equity is seeking qualified applicants to provide culturally and linguistically competent services for the California Reducing Disparities Project (August 24 & 31, 2015). 

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​The Business Cost of Proposed Changes to Article 6 of Proposition 65

Commissioned by the California Chamber of Commerce, this study was submitted as part of the Chamber's public comments regarding the proposed clear and reasonable warning regulations for Proposition 65 (April 8, 2015).


​​The Regional Distribution of Cap-and-Trade Auction Funds

Report commissioned by the California Issues Forum to assess the regional distribution of California's Cap-and-Trade auction funds (March 10, 2015).



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California Reducing Disparities Project Phase 2 Draft Pre-Solicitations

The California Department of Public Health, Office of Health Equity is seeking public comments to the California Reducing Disparities Project Phase II Draft Solicitations for the Statewide Evaluation Team, Population Specific Technical Assistance Providers, Population Specific Capacity Building Pilot Projects and Population Specific Implementation Pilot Projects. CDPH is not soliciting any applications or proposals at this time. 
 
The Draft Pre-Solicitations are being released for public comment to help improve and refine the solicitations. To ensure a level playing field, CDPH can only accept written comments received through the email addresses listed. The link for each Draft Pre-Solicitation and the email for comments are listed below:


          Email comments to: CRDPevaluator@cdph.ca.gov

          Email comments to: CRDPta@cdph.ca.gov

          Email comments to: CRDPpilot@cdph.ca.gov​


The Consumer Impact of the Marketplace Fairness Act

Report commissioned by the National Taxpayers Union to assess the consumer impact of the proposed Marketplace Fairness Act (October 31, 2014).



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The Cost of Doing Business in California

Report commissioned by the California Foundation for Commerce and Education to compare the cost of doing business in California to other states (August 12, 2014). 


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Valero's Economic and Revenue Impacts on the City of Benicia and the San Francisco Bay Area

Report commissioned by the Valero Energy Corporation to document the economic and tax contribution that the Valero Benicia refinery makes to the City of Benicia and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area (June 2014, revised August 12, 2014).

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The Economic Benefits of Bottle Bill Funding of the Local Conservation Corps

Report commissioned by the California Association of Local Conservation Corps to measure the economic benefits of funding from the Bottle Bill to California's local conservation corps (March 2014).


An Analysis of the Inland Empire Dairy Industry

Report commissioned to evaluate the the future of the dairy industry in California's Inland Empire (November 2013).


Mojave Together

A group of concerned citizens and business organizations who have long standing ties to the community of Mojave and are seeking to promote its growth and well being (September 2013).


The State and Local Impact of Tobacco Prices on Smuggling and Black Market Sales

Report commissioned by the California Foundation for Commerce and Education to assess the impact of increasing tobacco prices on black market tobacco sales in California (September 2013).


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The Economic Impact of National Defense Downsizing and Sequestration on the Southwest Region: 2009-2017

Report commissioned by the Soutwest Defense Alliance and the Southern California Leadership Council to determine the economic impact of defense cuts on Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah (November 2012).


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The Consumer Impact of California's Green Chemistry Initiative

Report commissioned by the California Foundation for Commerce and Education regarding the cost and economic impact of California's Green Chemistry regulations (October 8, 2012).


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Stratford Ranch Industrial Development - Fiscal & Economic Impact

Fiscal and economic assessment commissioned to inform the discussion regarding the the development of an industrial facility in the City of Perris (October 2012). 


The Fiscal and Economic Impact of the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006

Report commissioned by the California Manufacturers and Technology Association to assess the impact of AB 32 (June 2012).



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2012 Business Expansion and Investment Survey - Why Companies Do and Don't Choose California

Report commissioned by the California Manufacturers and Technology Association of 100 manufacturing CEOs and business leaders regarding the drivers of their siting and expansion decisions (June 2012).



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Proposed Transfer Station in the City of Pomona: Fiscal & Economic Impact

Report commissioned to assess the revenue and economic impact of a new transfer station on the City of Pomona (June 2012).


An Agriculture Industry Analysis of the Inland Empire

Report commissioned to assess the long-term prospects of the agriculture industry in California's Inland Empire (March 2012).



The Economic Impact of the Current IASB and FASB Exposure Draft on Leases

Report commissioned by the US Chamber of Commerce and several leading non-profit and commercial organizations concerned with economic growth in the US and in the health of real estate sector in particular (February 2012).


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Fiscal & Economic Impact of Proposed Redevelopment on the City o f Cypress

Fiscal and economic assessment commissioned by the City of Cypress to inform the decision making process regarding the development of 33.5 acres of the Los Alamitos Race Track as posted by Citizens for Responsible Development (February 2012).



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The Regional and State Economic Impact of National Defense

Report Commissioned by the Southwest Defense Alliance to determine the contribution of national defense to state and regional economies (January 2012).


The Rehabilitation Resources Directory

Project commissioned by the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) to help DOR consumers and their counselors select vocational rehabilitation services and providers. The directory provides specific information about Community Rehabilitation Programs and the rehabilitation services they provide (July 2011).


A Blueprint to Renew California - Report and Recommendations Presented by the Think Long Committee for California

Report issued by the Think Long Committee for California to comprehensively repair California's system of governance aiming at improving the state's long term future (November 2011).


Supporting a Business Strategy for the California Lottery - How Payout Rates Drive Sales and Profits

Market analysis commissioned by the California State Lottery to determine optimum lottery payout rates (April 2010).


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Tax Reform Now

San Francisco Chronicle editorial regarding how California could restructure its taxes to generate more economic activity while losing no revenue (January 10, 2010).


Managing IT Procurement Risk

Testimony before the Little Hoover Commission regarding how risk should be assessed in state information technology procurements (May 2008).