The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Districts commonly cover a large share of the premium increases for their full ‑time employees. Coverage for part ‑time employees varies widely among districts. When districts provide benefits to part ‑time employees, they often cover a lower share of the premium increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - As discussed next, this growth in overall compensation at UC reflects both expansion in the size of its workforce and increases in average salaries and benefit costs over time. UC ’s Workforce Has Grown Notably Over Time, Especially Nonfaculty Staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - After setting aside the portion dedicated for retiree health and pensions, CSU likely would use this additional funding to: Provide salary increases. The cost of a 1  percent salary increase is approximately  $59  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - Base increases help the segments with their core operating costs —notably employee salaries; health benefits; pensions; and non ‑personnel costs, including debt service, utilities, equipment, and  supplies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Mar 25, 2026 - As part of the sunset review, the state could approve fee increases to ensure the regulatory agency can cover its costs and be fiscally solvent in the years to come. Introduction Post Focuses on BPPE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5169

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - As part of this restructuring, Learning Lab became part of LCI. In 2025-26, the state maintained $5.5  million General Fund for Learning Lab but indicated intent to end the program in 2026-27. Beyond state support, Learning Lab has received a total of about $400,000 in one-time funding from philanthropic organizations (used mostly for convenings and faculty development).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - The formula also deducts a student contribution from part ‑time work earnings. Specifically, the MCS calculation assumes a student works 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, at the state minimum wage rate, as adjusted annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - For example, five of these campuses enroll at least 10,000 full-time equivalent students, placing them in the highest two tiers of points based on campus size. In addition, four of these campuses are located in geographic regions that qualify for additional points.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159