The 2026-27 Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 1, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5107

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104

Understanding $100 Billion in Spending Growth: Causes and Fiscal Implications

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5176

The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 18, 2026 - Notably, the administration proposes reducing Middle Class Scholarship award coverage by half in 2026 ‑27, for ongoing General Fund savings of $524 million. Given the program is being funded in arrears, this savings would be achieved in 2027 ‑28.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5187/2

The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision Appendix 1: General Fund Discretionary Spending Proposals in the 2026-27 May Revision
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5187/1

The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

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The 2026-27 May Revision: LAO Analyses [Publication Details]

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The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision [Publication Details]

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The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Sep 6, 2024 - The state then plans to defer the same amount ($493  million) from 2026 ‑27 until 2027 ‑28. This UC EdBudget table and this CSU EdBudget table (both online) show all base increases, decreases, and deferrals under the budget agreement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4922

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Oct 16, 2025 - In addition to this report, we will release a series of issue ‑specific, online posts that give more detail on the major actions in the budget package. The Budget Problem For the third year in a row, the state faced a budget problem, or deficit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5079