California's Education System: A 2019 Guide [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2019 - As you journey through the report, you will be exposed to information on everything from student diversity and achievement gaps, to student aid and borrowing, to faculty salaries and rising pension costs, to the requirements for becoming a teacher or doctor in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3924

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - (The budget for CSU includes an additional $ 64  m illion ongoing to cover higher retiree health benefit and pension costs.) For UC, $ 200  m illion of its ongoing augmentation is intended to cover increases in operating costs (including some employee compensation costs), student success initiatives, student hunger and housing initiatives, mental health services, and 2018 ‑ 19 e nrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 14, 2019 - Although the Governor’s allocation to discretionary reserves represents a smaller share of resources than recent budgets, the Governor’s decision to use a significant share of resources to pay down state debts is prudent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3916

Cal Facts 2018 [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 2018 - With a state as big, as populous, and as complex as California, quickly summarizing how its economy or state budget works is impossible. Instead, Cal Facts is a visual guide—using a variety of different charts—to the state's economy, revenues, and major program trends.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3905

The 2018-19 Budget: Analysis of the May Revision Education Budget Proposals

May 14, 2018 - (The California School Boards Association sued the state over its previous action not to rebench the guarantee. A trial court ruled against the state in late 2016, and the state is in the midst of appealing that decision.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3834

The 2018-19 Budget: 2018-19 COLA for K-14 Education Programs

Apr 30, 2018 - Below, we explain how the state calculates the COLA, share the recent data, and examine its budget effects. Background Annual COLA Determined by Price Index for State and Local Governments. The state budget typically provides a COLA for certain school and community college programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3816

The 2018-19 Budget: Meeting Workforce Demand for Certified Nursing Assistants in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Apr 27, 2018 - State law charges DPH with reviewing applications from individuals seeking CNA certification. State law also charges DPH with approving and overseeing CNA training programs. This process includes reviewing training providers ’ proposed lesson plans and ensuring that instructors meet the state ’s minimum qualifications.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3815

The 2018-19 Budget: California State Library [Publication Details]

Apr 13, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: California State Library [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3810

The 2018-19 Budget: California State Library

Apr 13, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: California State Library The 2018-19 Budget California State Library In this post, we analyze the Governor ’s eight California State Library budget proposals totaling $9.7  million in associated augmentations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3810

California Community Colleges State Operations

Apr 11, 2018 - California Community Colleges State Operations The 2018-19 Budget California Community Colleges State Operations In this post, we provide background on the California Community Colleges (CCC) Chancellor ’s Office and then discuss the Governor ’s proposal to provide a $2 million augmentation for 15 new positions within the office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3806