The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - The administration has indicated that its reason for proposing to retain the program is because it provides tailored grant opportunities to stimulate faculty-led innovations in areas aligned with state priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2026-27 Budget: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Mar 25, 2026 - The administration indicates the General Fund support is intended to mitigate BPPE ’s structural deficit. Assessment No General Fund Appropriation for BPPE Is Needed in the Current Year. The administration has not demonstrated an immediate need for a current-year General Fund appropriation for BPPE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5169

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - Though CSU has indicated that it plans to allocate $25  million of its base increase for debt service to fund capital renewal needs, the Governor gives CSU full discretion in deciding how to spend the proposed base increase.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - The Chancellor ’s Office indicates that districts submitted 35 eligible new project proposals for Proposition  2 bond funding in 2026-27. This includes 27 modernization projects and 8 growth projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Some administrators also indicate that consortia ha ve become more effective at reviewing new program curricula under SWP, potentially helping reduce unnecessary program duplication across colleges. Data quantifying these benefits, however, is not  available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

Assessment of CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025

Dec 10, 2025 - Recent data from CSU indicates that utilization rates are low for these types of services across many student groups. Specifically, recent survey results indicate that more than 70  percent of students do not utilize or rarely utilize services such as tutoring, diversity and inclusion programs, counseling, and career services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5099

California Community Colleges—Managing Cash in a Time of State Payment Deferrals

Dec 18, 2020 - Districts indicated they are planning to use a combination of both internal and external sources to manage cash in 2020 ‑21. Many Districts Have Applied for a TRAN … Districts indicated they prefer to use internal sources to manage their cash to avoid the time and cost of external options.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4307

The 2025-26 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 28, 2025 - The administration indicates the state funding would help the school as it continues to address its operating deficit. The school indicates the state funding is part of its two‑year, $100 million investment strategy to stabilize the school’s financial foundation and ensure long‑term sustainability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4994

The 2025-26 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board

Apr 30, 2025 - SIB indicates that as the CalKIDS program continues to grow, the department cannot sustain necessary program functions at its current staffing level, including responsibilities related to marketing and outreach.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5035

The 2025-26 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2025 - The  Chancellor ’s Office indicates they are currently developing a request for proposals for this  evaluation. Recommendations With Limited Available Ongoing Funds, Prioritize Supporting Core Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5005