Cal Facts 2018 [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 2018 - With a state as big, as populous, and as complex as California, quickly summarizing how its economy or state budget works is impossible. Instead, Cal Facts is a visual guide—using a variety of different charts—to the state's economy, revenues, and major program trends.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3905

The 2025-26 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 25, 2025 - In addition, some adjustments include factors other than population trends, such as inflation adjustments. The admi nistration then modifies both types of adjustments based on updated information each spring as part of the May Revision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4986

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Due to legislation enacted a decade ago, the availability of postsecondary courses at state prisons has expanded significantly. In this report, we focus on California Community College programs at state prisons. After providing background on these programs, we cover trends in student outcomes and explain how these programs are funded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2016-17 Budget: Review of UC’s Merced Campus Expansion Proposal

Feb 10, 2016 - During 2015 –16 budget hearings, members of the Legislature expressed growing concerns regarding these trends. Legislature Recently Provided Funding for UC to Grow Enrollment. The 2015 –16 budget set an expectation that UC enroll 5,000 more resident undergraduate students in 2016 –17 than in 2014 –15 .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3349