The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - The state constitution has a balanced budget requirement, which means the balance of the SFEU must be set above zero for the upcoming fiscal year. Any level above zero is up to the discretion of the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2016-17 Budget: Assessing the Governor’s Zero-Textbook-Cost Proposal

Mar 14, 2016 - The 2016-17 Budget: Assessing the Governor’s Zero-Textbook-Cost Proposal Summary Governor Proposes $5  Million (One Time) for Creating “ Zero –Textbook –Cost Degrees ” at the California Community Colleges (CCC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3392

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Zero ‑Textbook ‑Cost Degrees Below, we provide background on zero ‑textbook ‑cost degrees, then describe the Governor ’s proposal, offer our assessment, and make an associated recommendation. Background Open Educational Resources (OER) Are Intended to Reduce the Cost of Instructional Materials.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW =
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - The Legislature can choose to set the SFEU balance at any level above zero and so our Fiscal Outlook did not assume a specific balance. (Recent budgets have enacted SFEU balances around $2  billion to $4  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662

The 2020-21 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 20, 2020 - In this report, we analyze the Governor’s higher education budget proposals. Similar to last year, these proposals are wide ranging—including large base increases; targeted increases for apprenticeship programs and food pantries; one-time initiatives relating to extended education programs, work-based learning, faculty diversity, and animal shelters; and many facility projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4168

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - While the Legislature could set this fund balance to any amount greater than zero, since 2015 ‑ 16 t he state has enacted balances in the SFEU of around $1. 5  b illion. $1.6   Billion in Ongoing Spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2023-24 Budget: Student Housing

Mar 9, 2023 - Moreover, the benefit of zero ‑cost financing might be sufficient to make many on ‑campus housing projects financially viable. CSU and UC already have expressed interest in participating in the program, and we understand at least some community colleges are interested.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4733

Update on Student Housing Assistance

May 7, 2024 - Then, after receiving a $10  million ongoing augmentation for basic needs in 2022 ‑23, CSU allocated the additional funds to all campuses based on the number of students with zero expected family contribution —a federal measure that identifies students with the greatest financial need.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4898

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - For example, the Governor ’s General Fund proposals include $2.6  billion for transit and rail projects, $2  billion for affordable college student housing, $550  million for the Homekey program, and $500  million for zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432