Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2010 - Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details] Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility Format: HTML Description: In his January budget, the Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would require reductions in spending on state corrections, with corresponding increases in spending for public universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2186

Trends in Higher Education: Student Access

Jan 23, 2024 - The six briefs within the series each contains a set of infographics highlighting trends over time. In compiling the series, we draw primarily from data sources at the federal, state, and segment levels, as these sources tend to contain the most relevant, accurate, and complete data available on higher education policy and fiscal issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4828

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - We then highlight notable spending trends over the past decade. Next, we describe the Governor ’s proposals relating to UC ’s base budget, assess those proposals, and make associated  recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2014-15 Budget: Maintaining Education Facilities in California [Publication Details]

Apr 11, 2014 - While we commend the administration for highlighting deferred maintenance as a problem, we have concerns with the Governor's specific proposals and recommend the Legislature consider various alternatives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3000

Assessment of CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025

Dec 10, 2025 - We recommend requiring the CSU Chancellor ’s Office to compile these tables into one consolidated report that highlights key takeaways, including identifying which activities it found most cost ‑effective in meeting each of the program ’s objectives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5099

The 2022-23 Budget: CCC Chancellor's Office Staffing

Mar 29, 2022 - Figure  5 highlights the new workload stemming from the legislation. In particular, the new positions would support the Chancellor ’s Office in chairing the first two years of a statutorily required transfer ‑reform implementation committee, as well as provide assistance to colleges on complying with the legislation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4579

Review of Recent Changes to The Cal Grant C Program

Jun 22, 2015 - Yet because that effect was not clearly stated in the legislation, highlighted in legislative analyses of the bill, or included in the budget act, CSAC and the Department of Finance do not share this interpretation of the language, and have not altered grant amounts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3274

Overview of Federal COVID-19 Research Funding

May 13, 2020 - In this post, we provide background on R &D funding nationally and in California, describe the R &D provisions in these three pieces of federal legislation, and highlight some key related issues for the Legislature to consider.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4230

UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways

Nov 7, 2024 - UC Merced Administrators Highlight Some Recruitment Issues. UC Merced administrators indicate the campus has both recruitment advantages and challenges. One recruitment advantage is the Merced region ’s relatively affordable housing rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4937

The 2023-24 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 16, 2022 - Our  estimate of the funding available in 2023 ‑24 highlights the importance of preparing for economic downturns during stronger fiscal times. The  budget adopted by the Legislature in June  contained two major components that improved budget resiliency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4648