Nonpartisan office charged with serving the research needs of the California State Senate and assisting Senate members and committees with the development of effective public policy.
Provides nonpartisan, accurate, and timely assessments of California government's financial and operational activities in compliance with generally accepted government auditing standards.
Advocacy groups, think tanks, and policy analysis
Though not nonpartisan, materials from advocacy groups and other organizations interested in legislation can give insight into the thinking behind it. Try the following:
Investigates state government operations and – through reports, recommendations and legislative proposals – promotes efficiency, economy and improved service.
Provides research assistance to the PPIC and maintains a strong core collection of books and journals on American political science and public administration and California politics.
