The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - The cost of a 1  percent salary increase is approximately  $59  million. Cover cost increases related to active employee health benefits. Specifically, employee health premiums are expected to increase by $21  million in 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2024-25 Budget: California State University

Feb 15, 2024 - Within this preliminary spending plan, 59  percent of new spending is for employee salaries and benefits, 28  percent is related to expanding enrollment and student support programs, and the remaining 13  percent is for other operating cost increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4842

The 2025-26 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2025 - Of the 68 applicants, 59 were selected for awards of between $100,000 to $190,000 annually through 2024 ‑25. Two of the selected applicants were multi ‑college districts, bringing the total count of participating colleges potentially up to 62 —just under the cap of 65.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5005