An Analysis of University Cash Management Issues

Nov 10, 2020 - Universities ’ Fiscal Condition Will Be Important to Watch Over Coming Years. Given the significant effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the universities ’ budgets, together with the new strategies they are considering in response, we recommend the Legislature closely monitor the universities ’ fiscal health over the next several years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4293

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Figure 11 Earnings Improvements Vary Somewhat by Region Median Change in Earnings for CCC CTE Students 2015 ‑16 a 2022 ‑23 Compared to 2015 ‑16 b San Diego/Imperial
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

Trends in Higher Education: Student Outcomes [Publication Details]

Apr 18, 2024 - This brief is the third of a six-part series covering higher education trends in California. The third brief focuses on student outcomes and how they have changed over the past few decades. The brief also raises key issues for the Legislature to consider as it makes related policy and budget decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4895

The 2025-26 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board

Apr 30, 2025 - Two of the campaigns focused on broad advertising and included activities such as video advertisements, display banners, and audio streaming with messaging about the program to reach a wide audience.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5035

The Master Plan at 50 series - Improving State Oversight of Academic Expansions [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Improving State Oversight of Academic Expansions December 2, 2009 In this six-minute video, analyst Mark Whitaker summarizes the findings from our report, Improving State Oversight Of Academic Expansions .
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The Master Plan at 50 series - Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts--Coordinating Higher Education in California [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts--Coordinating Higher Education in California January 28, 2010 In this 5-minute video, analyst Judy Heiman discusses the LAO Report "Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts--Coordinating Higher Education in California. "
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The Master Plan at 50 series - Guaranteed Regional Access Needed for State Universities [Video]

The Master Plan at 50 series - Guaranteed Regional Access Needed for State Universities [Video] The Master Plan at 50 series February 17, 2011 A series of videos on California 's Master Plan for Higher Education.
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The Master Plan at 50 series - Using Distance Education to Increase College Access and Efficiency [Video]

The Master Plan at 50 series - Using Distance Education to Increase College Access and Efficiency [Video] The Master Plan at 50 series February 17, 2011 A series of videos on California 's Master Plan for Higher Education.
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Higher Education 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series - Higher Education 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Higher Education 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series January 29, 2009 Director of Higher Education Steve Boilard discusses the fifth report in the LAO ’s 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series.
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Improving Higher Education Oversight - Improving Higher Education Oversight [Video]

Improving Higher Education Oversight - Improving Higher Education Oversight [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Improving Higher Education Oversight January 6, 2012 Supplemental report language approved in the 2011 legislative session seeks the LAO 's recommendations on the structure and duties of a statewide higher education coordinating body for California.
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