The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - On January 10, 2022, Governor Newsom presented his proposed state budget to the Legislature. In this report, we provide a brief summary of the proposed budget based on our initial review. In the coming weeks, we will analyze the plan in more detail and release several additional budget analyses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492/1

The 2023-24 Budget: California Spending Plan Series [Publication Details]

Oct 2, 2023 - Each year, our office publishes California Spending Plan, a series of publications that summarize the annual state budget. The final version of Overview of the California Spending Plan is presented here along with short online posts that focus on major areas and features of the 2023-24 budget package. As these posts become available, we will add them below.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4835

The 2021-22 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 18, 2020 - Potential uses for this one ‑time funding include addressing student learning loss, paying down future pension costs, and building reserves. Introduction Report Provides Our Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4298

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Fiscal Oversight Proposals

Mar 19, 2020 - Most districts, for example, have accurate budget projections and deliberately plan for cost increases in key areas such as pensions and special education. Although few districts receive poor ratings consistently, a relatively small group of chronically distressed districts have received multiple qualified or negative ratings over the past few years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4204

Update on School District Retiree Health Benefits

Sep 25, 2017 - This added cost pressure comes at a time when districts are facing other pressures —most notably, rising pension costs and expectations to enhance services for low-income students and English learners.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3704

The 2023-24 Budget: State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding

Mar 10, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding The 2023-24 Budget State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding In recent years, schools have received significant one-time state and federal funding to address a variety of issues, including the effects of learning loss and higher costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4734

CalSTRS Funding Update [Publication Details]

Jul 19, 2018 - In May 2018, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) released an update on the financial position of the pension system, which was largely in line with expectations. This post summarizes the update, which contains the latest estimates of the unfunded liability and contribution rates required for districts, employees, and the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3873

The 2023-24 Budget: One-Time K-12 Spending Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - The state calculates the minimum guarantee based on certain inputs, such as state General Fund revenue, per capita personal income, and K ‑12 student attendance. The state can choose to fund at the minimum guarantee or any level above it.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4688

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposition 98 Overview and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 7, 2023 - The  state created this program in the 2021 ‑22 budget to fund educational and enrichment activities for K ‑12 students outside of normal school hours. The state currently allocates $4  billion for the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4670

The 2023-24 Budget: Equity Multiplier and Accountability Proposals

Feb 23, 2023 - The state could also require similar reporting for other school staff, such as counselors, psychologists, and aides. This information would give the public and the state a good sense of how funding is spread across schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4700