General Info

The Governor s Office of Planning and Research, also known as OPR, offers a range of legislative and policy research support services. It maintains the State Clearinghouse and planning unit, which provides technical assistance on land use planning and coordinates review of federal grants programs. The office analyses and recommends various legislative issues. The Governor s Office of Planning and Research formulates goals and policies for urban expansion, resource preservation, and population growth and distribution. It maintains a small business advocate s office that represents the views and interests of small-sized businesses. The office is a part of the government of the State of California.