An Analysis of the University of California’s Agricultural and Natural Resource Programs

Jan 6, 2022 - State Is a Major Fund Source for Both Programs, but State Now Budgets for Programs Differently. Though receiving funds from several sources, both Agricultural Experiment Stations and Cooperative Extension receive more than half of their ongoing operating support from the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4490

The 2022-23 Budget: California Spending Plan Series [Publication Details]

Sep 29, 2022 - Each year, our office publishes California Spending Plan, a series of publications that summarize the annual state budget. The Overview of the California Spending Plan is presented here along with short online posts that focus on major areas and features of the 2022-23 budget package. As more of these posts become available, we will add them below.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4629

Overview of Mental Health Services for College Students

Dec 10, 2021 - State Has Begun Supplementing Funding for Campus Mental Health Services. As Figure  1 shows, the state has provided funding to UC, CSU, and CCC specifically for student mental health services since 2017-18.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4481

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - The ARP included $350  billion in funding to state and local governments for fiscal recovery in the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. Of this total, California ’s state government will receive about $27  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

The 2021-22 Budget: UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Feb 26, 2021 - State Line Item. In 2017 ‑18, the state altered this funding arrangement by directly budgeting General Fund for UC ’s central services (including ANR) in the annual budget act. The state established this line item in response to a report from the California State Auditor that raised concerns over UCOP ’s budget transparency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4391

The 2021-22 Budget: UC Programs in Medical Education

Feb 26, 2021 - State No Longer Designates Funding Explicitly for PRIME. As Figure  2 shows, the state maintained and increased PRIME funding through 2010 ‑11. Though the state stopped designating funds for PRIME in 2011 ‑12, UC campuses continued to grow enrollment in these programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4389

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision [Publication Details]

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision [Publication Details] The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision Format: HTML Description: On May 14, 2021, Governor Newsom presented a revised state budget proposal to the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4432

The 2021-22 Budget: University Capital Outlay

Mar 5, 2021 - Provisional budget language stated intent that the projects be financed by state ‑supported university bonds. In September 2019, UC submitted to the state a proposal for the Riverside project, which totaled $ 100  m illion in associated bond authority.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4395

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Major University Proposals

Feb 1, 2021 - To Date, State Has Taken a Piecemeal Approach to Addressing Basic Needs. Over the past four years, the state has funded multiple basic needs initiatives at the universities. However, the state ’s overarching strategy for addressing students ’ root problems remains unclear.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4336