July 2024
CSU Base Increases, Reductions, and Deferrals
Reflects Multiyear Assumptions, General Fund (Dollars in Millions)
2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | |
Ongoing Changes | ||||
Year 3 compact increase | $240 | |||
Base reduction | -$397 | |||
Year 4 compact increasea | $252 | |||
Year 5 compact increaseb | 13 | $252 | ||
Other ongoing changes | 6 | |||
Subtotal | ($246) | (-$397) | ($265) | ($252) |
One-Time Changes | ||||
Base reduction | -$75 | |||
Year 4 compact back payment | $252 | |||
Year 5 compact back payment | $252 | |||
Other one-time initiatives | 5 | |||
Subtotal | (-$70) | (—) | ($252) | ($252) |
Removal of prior-year one-time changes | -$36 | $70 | — | -$252 |
Total General Fundc | $5,165 | $4,838 | $5,355 | $5,608 |
Change from previous year | 2.8% | -6.3% | 10.7% | 4.7% |
a The budget agreement defers a $252.3 million increase originally intended for 2025-26 until 2026-27. | ||||
b Of the $265 million increase originally intended for 2026-27, the budget agreement defers $252.3 million until 2027-28. | ||||
c Excludes funding for retiree health and certain pension costs. |