JLARC conducts program evaluation, policy analysis, and oversight of state agencies on behalf of the Virginia General Assembly. 


 Recent reports

DJJ Secretariat

A review of the feasibility, costs, and potential benefits of transferring DJJ from the public safety to the health and human resources secretariat.
(June 2025)

Workforce and Industry Incentives

A study of the economic benefits and returns in state revenue of the state's workforce and industry incentives.
(June 2025)


Data Centers in Virginia

A study of the data center industry's projected growth, economic benefits, projected energy use, and impacts on natural and historic resources and residents.
(December 2024)

Broadband Deployment in Virginia

A review of the status of the state's broadband deployment projects, state and federal programs that expand broadband connectivity, and broadband affordability.
(December 2024)


Virginia Department of Health

A review of VDH's financial management, staffing, and accountability.
(November 2024)

Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program

A review of VMSDEP, which waives tuition & fees at Virginia’s public colleges and universities for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans, including veterans who are deceased or determined to be at least 90 percent disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
(October 2024)


Spending and Efficiency at Higher Education Institutions

A review of spending, efficiency, and student costs at Virginia’s 15 public, four-year institutions.
(October 2024)

Higher Education Institutional Viability 

A study of spending, efficiency, and student costs at Virginia’s 15 public, four-year institutions and the alignment of academic degrees with high demand occupations.
(October 2024)