The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of Major UC Proposals

Feb 2, 2022 - Under the Governor ’s compact, UC  would not receive additional funds for enrollment growth over the period, but instead it would need to accommodate the higher costs from within its base  increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4511

The 2023-24 Budget: University of California

Feb 15, 2023 - Moving forward, it could provide UC with additional General Fund to cover the associated debt service, or, as it does with most similar UC capital projects, it could have UC cover the cost from within its base budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4684

The 2022-23 Budget: California State University

Feb 15, 2022 - In addition to the 5  percent base increase, the Governor ’s budget would provide a combined $162  million for CSU pension and retiree health cost increases. Assessment Base Increases Are Poor Approach to Budgeting for Operating Costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4537

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Higher Education Budget Proposals

Jan 26, 2022 - Base Increases Governor Proposes Budget ‑Year Base Increases for Each Segment. The Governor proposes base increases for each of the segments —5 .33  percent for CCC and 5  percent for CSU and UC. In dollar terms, these augmentations amount to an additional $409  million in ongoing CCC support, $211  million for CSU, and $201  million for UC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4499

Redesigning California's Adult Education Funding Model

Dec 13, 2022 - This performance ‑based funding would be in addition to the base uniform funding per student that providers would receive. To keep the model cost neutral, the state could reduce base funding gradually over the phase ‑in period, building up performance funding in tandem.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4652

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - As Figure  1 shows, modernization projects receive points based on the age and condition of the facility. Meanwhile, growth projects receive points based on projected enrollment growth at the campus, as well as how its existing capacity compares to its enrollment level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - Proposals Governor Proposes Base Increases for CSU. The Governor proposes to increase ongoing base General Fund support for CSU by $366  million (7  percent) in 2026 ‑27. This increase reflects two components.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - The Governor proposes to increase ongoing base General Fund support for UC by $351  million (7  percent) in 2026 ‑27. This increase reflects two components. First, the Governor ’s budget includes a 5  percent base increase ($254  million) for UC in 2026 ‑27, reflecting the fifth ‑year base increase of his multiyear compact.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - Base Increases Recommend Reducing or Eliminating Base General Fund Increases for CSU and UC. Base increases help the segments with their core operating costs —notably employee salaries; health benefits; pensions; and non ‑personnel costs, including debt service, utilities, equipment, and  supplies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Under SCFF, districts receive apportionment funding for regular credit courses based on three components: (1)  a base allocation linked to  enrollment, (2)  a supplemental allocation linked to low ‑income student counts, and (3)  a student success allocation linked to specified student outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150