LAO Publications

The increased costs reflect pay increases for most state workers, rising health and pension benefit costs, and a net increase in the number of state workers. In this report, we provide an overview o f the state workforce, current collective bargaining agreements, and state employee compensation costs in 2014-15.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications?page=52&year=0&publicationType=0

LAO Publications

The increased costs reflect pay increases for most state workers, rising health and pension benefit costs, and a net increase in the number of state workers. In this report, we provide an overview o f the state workforce, current collective bargaining agreements, and state employee compensation costs in 2014-15.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=52&year=0&publicationType=0

LAO 2005 Budget Perspectives and Issues: State Fiscal Picture

Second, the year-end reserve balance will be needed in 2006-07, when temporary solutions (such as the two-year diversions of local property taxes and onetime proceeds from pension obligation bonds) expire and past obligations come due.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2005/2005_pandi/pi_part_1_anl05.htm

^[PDF] The 2019-20 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Over the period, the state’s retirement programs—including pension benefits for retired state employees (CalPERS); pension benefits for teachers (CalSTRS); and other post-employment benefits, namely health benefits for retirees—account for 13 percent of the total increase in underlying spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2018/3896/fiscal-outlook-111418.pdf

LAO Publications

The package continues to build reserves and pay down debts, including a new proposal to fund the teachers' pension system over about 30 years. Our May revenue forecast projects $2.5 billion higher revenues compared with that of the administration—not substantially different given the size of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?publicationType=12

The 2023-24 Budget: California State University

Feb 7, 2023 - In 2022 ‑23, State Funded Many CSU Capital Projects in Cash. At the 2022 ‑23 Budget Act , the state had a significant General Fund surplus. In addition, the state appropriations limit (SAL) constrained how the state could use revenues above a certain limit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4671

The 2023-24 Budget: California State University [Publication Details]

Feb 7, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: California State University [Publication Details] Description: In this brief, we analyze the Governor’s budget proposals relating to the California State University. We cover proposals relating to core operations, enrollment, and capital outlay budget solutions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4671

^[PDF] University of California Budget.indd

University of California Budget.indd University of California Budget (In Millions) Revenuea 2015-16 Revised General Fund $3,257 Tuition and fees 3,028 Total $6,285 2016-17 Changes General Fund $209 Tuition and feesb 158 Subtotal ($367) Otherc 145 Total $512 2016-17 Proposed General Fund $3,467 Tuition and fees 3,186 Total $6,652 Changes in Spending UC’s Plan for Unrestricted Funds General salary
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2016/3326/19.pdf

The 2011-12 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Public Employee Retirement Costs Our forecast reflects current –law increases in the state ’s annual payments to four major public employee retirement programs: pension programs for state and CSU employees, the teachers ’ pension program, state and CSU retiree health benefit programs, and pension programs for judges.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2010/bud/fiscal_outlook/fiscal_outlook_2010.aspx

LAO Education

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/Policy-Areas?areaId=4&category=0&year=0&page=16