The 2019-20 Budget: Creating an Integrated Education Data System

May 6, 2019 - California Has Process for Approving Information Technology (IT) Projects. Led by the state ’s Chief Information Officer, the California Department of Technology (CDT) is responsible for reviewing and approving IT project proposals developed by most state departments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4026

The 2014-15 Budget: An Analysis of Local Libraries' Internet Speeds [Publication Details]

Mar 27, 2014 - In this report, we assess the Governor's proposal to provide state funds for the California State Library to contract with the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) in an effort to increase Internet speeds at local libraries. We find that the Governor’s plan is unlikely to increase speeds at many libraries and lacks adequate cost information.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2984

The 2021-22 Budget: “Cradle to Career” Data System

Mar 26, 2021 - The departments GovOps oversees include the Department of General Services, the Franchise Tax Board, and the Public Employees ’ Retirement System, as well as the Department of Technology. GovOps itself consists of 57 authorized positions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4409

Funding for Major Internet-Related Programs Since 2000

Feb 17, 2015 - Summarizes major state and federal funding for Internet-related programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3891

Snapshot of Internet Usage in Schools

Jan 13, 2015 - Provides information about schools’ Internet speeds, service providers, and the number of devices per student.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3892

An Overview of Internet in Schools

Jan 7, 2015 - Describes key aspects of schools’ Internet connections, including physical infrastructure, connection speeds, Internet service providers, devices used to display Internet content, and networking equipment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3893

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - Topics could include technology use in schools, teacher training, early education, or transitions from high school to college. Reporting on the State of Education. As an independently elected public official, the SPI is uniquely positioned to report on the condition of education in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Nov 10, 2025 - The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education $453 STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Funds Teacher Residency Grant Program. The budget provides $70  million to support the expansion of teacher residency programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

CalFacts 2024 [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2024 - CalFacts presents a wide range of facts and trends about the state's economy, finances, and programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4942

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - DDS has completed the first two stages in the California Department of Technology ’s (CDT ’s) PAL process (the state ’s IT project approval process): the Stage 1 Business Analysis and Stage 2 Alternatives Analysis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008