Budget Trends and Highlights (2021-2024)

Position Growth

• Overall Growth: 42.3% increase in positions from 2021-22 (303.9) to 2023-24 (432.0)
• Stable Staffing: Maintained 432 positions in both 2022-23 and 2023-24
• Major Staffing Distribution:
  • Administration: 159 positions
  • Project Development: 91 positions
  • Construction Management: 182 positions

Budget Fluctuations

• Peak Funding: FY 2021-22 saw the highest total budget at $499.4 million
• Recent Budget: $95.2 million in 2023-24
• State Operations Growth: State operations funding increased from $76.1 million in 2021-22 to $95.2 million in 2023-24

Major Capital Projects

• Central Valley Segment: $4.2 billion allocated in 2021-22 for the 119-mile segment from Madera to north of Bakersfield
• Phase 1 Blended System: $1.7 billion in 2021-22, with ongoing funding through 2023-24

Program Funding (2023-24)

• Administration: $33.9 million
• Project Development: $20.1 million
• Construction Management: $41.2 million

Major Funding Codes and Sources

The High-Speed Rail Authority receives funding from various sources, each designated by specific budgetCodes in the state budget:

Program Codes

• 1960010 - Administration: Core administrative functions and oversight
• 1960020 - Project Development: Planning and design activities
• 1960030 - Construction Management: Oversight of construction activities
• 1990 - Blended System Projects: Local/regional components of the high-speed train system

Funding Source Codes

• 0995 - Reimbursements: Various reimbursements for services
• 3228 - Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Cap-and-trade auction proceeds
• 6043 - High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Fund: Proposition 1A bond funds
• 9331 - High-Speed Rail Property Fund: Property-related revenues

Major Projects and Initiatives

Central Valley Segment

1. Construction Progress: Active construction on the 119-mile segment from Madera to north of Bakersfield
2. Funding Allocation: $4.2 billion allocated in 2021-22 for construction activities
3. Regional Impact: Creating jobs and economic development in the Central Valley

Phase 1 Blended System

1. System Integration: Coordinating with local transit agencies for integrated service
2. Funding Distribution: $1.7 billion allocated in 2021-22, with ongoing funding through 2023-24
3. Regional Offices: Maintaining offices in San Jose, Fresno, and Los Angeles

Infrastructure Development

1. Headquarters: Located in Sacramento with regional offices throughout the state
2. System Planning: Continuing planning for the San Francisco to Los Angeles/Anaheim component
3. Design-Build Projects: Multiple active design-build contracts for system components

Administrative Structure

The High-Speed Rail Authority operates with a focus on three main program areas:

1. Administration
2. Project Development
3. Construction Management

Funding Allocation Process

1. Annual Budget Development: The Authority develops detailed budgets for each program area
2. Multi-Year Planning: Budgets are developed with a three-year outlook
3. Funding Sources: Mix of bond funds, cap-and-trade proceeds, and property revenues

Sources