The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - We recommend the Legislature begin to consider how the state might address the budget ’s ongoing problem. For example, using some of the windfall to make supplemental pension payments would reduce the multiyear structural deficit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2018-19 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 15, 2018 - By comparison, for most state agencies, the Legislature exerts more direct control over compensation policies and associated costs. Notably, state law provides guidance on health benefits, pension benefits, and other employment and post ‑employment benefits available for state employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3748

UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways

Nov 7, 2024 - The right ‑hand side of Figure  19 shows that wage growth in the state government sector (including UC  Merced) has been strong. Merced County ’s growth in state government wages (69  percent) vastly exceeds the growth at the state level (13  percent) over this period.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4937

UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways [Publication Details]

Nov 7, 2024 - UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways [Publication Details] UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways Format: HTML Description: Beginning operations 20 years ago, the University of California (UC) Merced has grown to a campus of approximately 9,100 students and 2,500 faculty, staff, and student employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4937

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 19, 2023 - California State Library California State Library Funding Is $596  Million in 2023 ‑24. Of this amount, $574  million is General Fund, $18  million is federal funds, and the remainder comes from various state special funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4809

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Higher Education [Publication Details]

Oct 19, 2023 - This post summarizes the state’s 2023‑24 spending package for higher education. It is part of our Spending Plan series.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4809

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

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 Student Aid Commission [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2023 - We cover Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships, Golden State Education and Training Grants, Golden State Teacher Grants, and state operations. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4702

The 2023-24 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 23, 2023 - State Recently Created Grant Program for Prospective Teachers. In the 2019 ‑20 budget package, the state created the Golden State Teacher Grant program administered by CSAC. This is one of several initiatives the state created in recent years to address teacher shortages.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4702