California Community Colleges: Effects of Increases in Noncredit Course Funding Rates [Publication Details]

Mar 30, 2017 - In this report, we assess the effects of recent changes in state funding rates on California Community Colleges (CCC) noncredit courses, and recommend that the Legislature explore four key issues moving forward.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3635

An Evaluation of CSU Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs [Publication Details]

Jan 16, 2015 - In addition, the review raised a number of broader issues regarding state tuition policy, expansion of academic programs, year-round programs, and additional CSU doctoral programs. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3160

The 2015-16 Budget: Higher Education Analysis [Publication Details]

Feb 27, 2015 - We recommend against unallocated budget increases, instead recommending that the Legislature link base increases to a cost-of-living adjustment and any additional increases to specified state priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3188

The 2014-15 Budget: Analysis of the Higher Education Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2014 - We recommend the Legislature take an alternative approach that: (1) designates funding for specific purposes (including enrollment at the California State University and debt-service payments), (2) shares cost increases among the state and students, and (3) monitors the universities’ performance in specific areas (such as student success).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2914

The 2014-15 Budget: Maintaining Education Facilities in California [Publication Details]

Apr 11, 2014 - Looking beyond 2014-15, we believe the state should have a long-term strategy for properly maintaining education facilities. While a one-size-fits-all response very likely is not appropriate for such a diverse array of education segments, segment-specific plans likely could be very helpful.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3000

CCC and UC: An Evaluation of Best Value Procurement Pilot Programs

Dec 21, 2017 - The state currently does not have consistent policies for how public agencies may procure goods and services. Whereas the state has granted several public agencies permanent authority to use BV for procuring goods and services, it granted such authority to CCC and UC only on a pilot basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3726

The Implementation of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act [Publication Details]

Mar 21, 2014 - In the report, we first provide background on fee policies in the state and then describe the main Chapter 620 requirements. We next review the segments’ responses to the requirements in Chapter 620, provide our assessment of their compliance, and offer a few related recommendations for the Legislature’s consideration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2981

Overview of May Revision Proposals For Higher Education [Publication Details]

May 16, 2016 - Overview of May Revision Proposals For Higher Education [Publication Details] Overview of May Revision Proposals For Higher Education Format: PDF Description: Notable new higher education proposals in the May Revision include a $75 million increase for community college general purpose apportionments, a $26 million increase for two initiatives to improve California State
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3465

A Review of the California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program [Publication Details]

Sep 27, 2016 - The program provides financial aid to members of the California National Guard and the State Military Reserve to pay for postsecondary education. The legislation sunsets the program July 1, 2019 and requires our office to review the program prior to this sunset.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3501

The 2016-17 Budget: Review of UC’s Merced Campus Expansion Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2016 - In it, we provide background on the Merced campus and the state process for approving capital outlay projects at UC, describe key aspects of the proposed project, and raise four key issues for the Legislature to consider.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3349