The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - Pension Contribution Rates Have Remained Relatively Flat in Recent Years. CalPERS additionally administers pension benefits for CSU and most other state employees. The CalPERS Board sets employer contribution rates for pensions as a percentage of payroll.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

District Pension Contribution Rates and Amounts [EdBudget]

Feb 14, 2026 - CalSTRS = California State Teachers' Retirement System. CalPERS = California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1059

California State University Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Jan 29, 2026 - California State University Funding by Source [EdBudget] a Includes funding for pensions and retiree health benefits. b Includes funds used for student financial aid. c Includes housing fees, parking fees, extended education charges, and fees for other noncore programs. d Consists of State Transportation Fund monies designated for transportation research and workforce development. e Reflects total combined resident and nonresident enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1048

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - Rising Pension Costs Are Due to Both Workforce Expansion and Rate Increases. Whereas many state employees participate in the California Public Employees ’ Retirement System or the California State Teachers ’ Retirement System, UC employees participate in the University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Because employer contribution rates for these two systems are set by their respective state boards, all community college districts statewide are subject to the same rates. Districts ’ pension costs have generally been increasing over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

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

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - How Do Stock Market Downturns Affect State Income Tax Revenue? Major Market Downturns Deeply Affect State Income Taxes.   The figure below tracks income tax revenue following the seven long-lasting downturns noted earlier.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/852

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - How Do Stock Market Downturns Affect State Income Tax Revenue? Major Market Downturns Deeply Affect State Income Taxes.   The figure below tracks income tax revenue following the seven long-lasting downturns noted earlier.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/852

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 4, 2026 - A third option is to provide additional funding for district pension costs. The state could structure this payment to reduce pension costs over time or to provide short‑term relief if costs rise above a specified threshold.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5165