An Evaluation of CSU's Cross-Campus Online Education Program

Jan 3, 2018 - Our review finds that CSU has implemented some of Chapter  363 ’s requirements but has much more work to do to comply fully —particularly by developing a more student ‑friendly database of online courses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3725

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Major University Proposals

Feb 1, 2021 - That legislation expands student CalFresh eligibility during the COVID ‑ 19 e mergency by removing the standard work requirement for certain students who are very low ‑income or eligible for work ‑study.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4336

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - By graduating high school having already earned college credits, students can save money and accelerate progress toward a postsecondary degree or certificate. Dual enrollment has various models. California ’s two most widely used models are traditional dual enrollment and College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - In addition to finding instructors who meet minimum qualifications, administrators cited barriers related to providing competitive pay, particularly in fields where individuals can earn much higher salaries working in industry than  teaching.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

An Analysis of University Cash Management Issues

Nov 10, 2020 - Under state law, money in this account is invested in relatively low-risk, short-term assets, such as U.S. Government securities and domestic corporate bonds. The goals of the account are to safeguard taxpayer money, ensure cash is readily available when program costs are incurred, and earn a modest rate of return.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4293

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Online pilots Given the generally poor outcomes of correspondence courses, some community colleges and CDCR are working together to pilot new online instructional models. Require CCC and CDCR to report on pilot outcomes, including course success rates compared with in ‑person and correspondence courses and impact on faculty recruitment to teach high ‑demand courses in prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2017-18 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 16, 2017 - Early warning systems mobilize counselors and faculty to work collaboratively to get struggling students back on track. a Adapted from work of Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3559

Assessment of CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025

Dec 10, 2025 - While a new CSU graduation initiative likely would provide some state benefits (such as enhanced economic mobility), those benefits could be less sizable or less significant than the potential public benefits of other state programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5099

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 19, 2023 - To determine each recipient ’s MCS award amount, CSAC first calculates the recipient ’s remaining cost of attendance after accounting for other available gift aid, a student contribution from part-time work earnings, and a parent contribution for dependent students with a household income of more than $100,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4809

The 2016-17 Budget: Assessing the Governor’s Zero-Textbook-Cost Proposal

Mar 14, 2016 - Two students earning associate degrees in business administration —one by taking courses that use only open educational resources and the other by taking courses that use traditional textbooks —both earn the same degree.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3392