Municipal Service Reviews / Spheres of Influence StudiesMSRs are designed to equip LAFCo with relevant information and data necessary for the Commission to make informed decisions on SOIs. The CKH Act, however, gives LAFCo broad discretion in deciding how to conduct MSRs, including geographic focus, scope of study, and the identification of alternatives for improving the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, accountability, and reliability of public services…
Joint Powers Agencies / Authorities Service ReviewsGovernment Code Section §56301 establishes that “one of the objects of the commission is to make studies and to obtain and furnish information which will contribute to the logical and reasonable development of local agencies in each county and to shape the development of local agencies so as to advantageously provide for the present and future needs of each county and its communities.”
Special StudiesThrough special studies, LAFCos encourage governments to evaluate their current operations and options for reorganization. Local agencies often overlap and have the potential of duplicating services. LAFCos conduct service studies and consolidation feasibility studies. These studies provide general information about local governments and present alternatives for improving services and reducing…
Fiscal Year 2023/24 MSR/SOI Review Update ListLearn more about the reviews on our schedule this year.