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

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

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - A few of these existing opportunities are: UC faculty have access to teaching and learning centers where they receive support related to course redesign and creating more inclusive pedagogy to improve student outcomes, including in STEM courses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

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

Jan 3, 2018 - The report has four main sections —( 1) b ackground on online education, ( 2) f indings regarding CSU ’s implementation of Chapter  363, ( 3) a n assessment of CSU ’s implementation, and ( 4) r ecommendations to improve implementation moving forward.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3725

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - As the Legislature prepares for potential out ‑year deficits, it likely will want to begin identifying where efficiencies can be achieved and duplicative or overlapping programs can be streamlined. MCS Does Not Target Aid Based on Financial Need.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - Recruitments for the 2026 ‑27 cycle may proceed on a limited basis where positions address critical needs or are supported by specific funding sources. Growth in UC Salary Spending Has Been Driven Mostly by Workforce Expansion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Nov 14, 2025 - This program provides one-time grants of up to $10,000 to students in teacher preparation programs who commit to working at a priority school (a school where at least 55  percent of students are low-income, English learners, or foster youth).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089

The 2025-26 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 28, 2025 - Alternatively, CSAC could take more time to examine where its workload gaps are most pronounced and submit a new budget change request for the 2026 ‑27  budget  cycle. Request for CISO Is Reasonable, Recommend Approving.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4994

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Two key areas where these savings have eroded are in the managed care organization (MCO) tax package and reductions to state operations. These are described in the box below. The forthcoming Appendix 1 will also provide a full list of the solutions from the 2024 ‑25 budget package that generate savings in 2025 ‑26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

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