An Analysis of University Reserves

Nov 10, 2020 - Similar to CSU, UC has committed most of its reserves —including 77  percent of its core reserves —for planned activities, with a small share uncommitted for economic uncertainties Prior to Downturn, Core Reserve Trends Differed at CSU and UC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4295

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - Of the project proposals that districts submitted for 2026-27, 7 out of 27 eligible modernization projects (26  percent) are included in the Governor ’s budget, compared to 3 out of 8 eligible growth projects (38  percent).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - As Figure  3 shows, salaries and benefits (including retirement benefits, health care benefits, workers ’ compensation, and unemployment insurance) accounted for more than 80  percent of district spending in 2024 ‑25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - It also would provide CSU with its remaining 3  percent ongoing base increase ($151  million) associated with the 2025 ‑26 compact payment in  2028 ‑29. CSU Anticipates Receiving Additional Tuition Revenue in 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Apprenticeships and Work‑Based Learning In this section, we provide background on ( 1)  t raditional apprenticeships, ( 2)  a state ‑funded apprenticeship program focusing on nontraditional sectors, and ( 3)  C CC initiatives that incorporate work ‑based leaning.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - For instance, under the current budget construction, the state has committed to provide CSU and UC with 3  percent base increases in 2028 ‑29, even though the state faces a large projected deficit in 2028 ‑29.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - The state would commit to providing UC with a one ‑time back payment of $241  million in 2027 ‑28 to address the base increase that it did not receive in 2025 ‑26, followed by a $144  million ongoing increase in 2028 ‑29, reflecting the remaining 3  percent base increase from the postponed 2025 ‑26 compact  payment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2024-25 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 21, 2024 - The 0.76  percent COLA rate in the Governor ’s budget is below the historical average of about 3  percent. One key factor likely contributing to the low COLA rate in 2024 ‑25 is the recent decline in energy prices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4853

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Figure  3 shows these eight consortia. Beyond SWP funding, these consortia receive EWD funding. In 2025 ‑26, EWD is providing the consortia with $12  million ongoing Proposition  98 General Fund to support employer engagement activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Nov 14, 2025 - Starting in 2026-27, the state intends to provide $3  million ongoing General Fund for CSAC to continue addressing operating cost increases. Offsetting some of this increase is $245,000 in General Fund reductions in 2024-25 (adjusted to $240,000 ongoing in 2025-26) and the removal of 0.75 positions associated with Control Section 4.05 and Control Section 4.12 of the 2024-25 Budget Act .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089