The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - Alternatively, the Legislature could consider eliminating the proposed base increase for CS U altogether. This option makes the state ’s structural deficit more manageable to address, increases the chances that core programs could be sustained moving forward, and reduces pressure for a more significant reduction in future years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2019-20 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 21, 2019 - As we note in the box below, however, some data suggest U C is competitive in recruiting faculty. UC Faculty Retention and Recruitment Previously Collected Data Suggested the University of California (UC) Was Competitive in Attracting Faculty.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3946

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Higher Education)

Jun 19, 2015 - Specifically, the budget earmarks (1) $96 million (one time) from Proposition 2 funds to supplement payments made by UC toward its u nfunded pension liability, (2) $25 million (one time) for deferred maintenance (provided through a budget control section), (3) $6 million (ongoing) to support two UC centers on labor research and education , (4) $1 million (one time) for the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3275

The 2018-19 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 15, 2018 - To assist the Legislature in setting its UC funding priorities for the budget year, we analyze three proposed cost increases: ( 1)  s alary increases for faculty and staff, ( 2)  e nrollment growth, and ( 3)  U C ’s plan for academic quality initiatives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3748

An Overview of Federal Higher Education Relief

Apr 28, 2020 - Campuses are required to submit quarterly reports to ED that document how they are u sing these funds. Portion of Higher Education Funds Is Designated for Minority-Serving Institutions. In addition to the formula-based funding, some California higher education institutions will receive supplemental relief funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4225

An Evaluation of CSU's Cross-Campus Online Education Program

Jan 3, 2018 - We recommend the legislation require CSU to include additional data in future biennial reports (beyond what Chapter  363 already requires), including ( 1) a nnual student enrollment (headcount and FTE students) in all state ‑supported online courses, disaggregated by undergraduate and graduate students as well as by campus; ( 2) a nnual cross ‑campus online enrollment (headcount and FTE
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3725

California Community Colleges—Managing Cash in a Time of State Payment Deferrals

Dec 18, 2020 - The state began using payment deferrals during the dot ‑com bust but relied much more heavily on them during the Great Recession. The practice of deferring college payments peaked in 2011 ‑12, when the state deferred a total of $ 961  m illion in CCC payments —accounting for nearly 30  p ercent of CCC Proposition  98 General Fund support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4307