The 2026-27 Budget: California State University [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: California State University [Publication Details] Description: In this brief, we review key funding and spending trends at the California State University (CSU), then analyze the Governor’s budget proposals relating to CSU’s core operations and enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - Spending Trends UC ’s Spending Is Driven by a Few Major Cost Pressures. In addition to understanding UC ’s reliance on state support and tuition revenue, it is important to understand UC ’s spending trends and core cost pressures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Mar 25, 2026 - This trend is counter to the typical expectation that regulatory agencies ’ fees cover their costs. As a result of BPPE ’s structural deficit, the state has taken several actions to keep the BPPE Fund solvent in recent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5169

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Figure 10 summarizes trends in three earnings measures for former students who enrolled in CTE courses compared to former students who enrolled in non‑CTE courses. (Some students are included in both categories.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - In this brief, we review key funding and spending trends at the California State University (CSU), then analyze the Governor’s budget proposals relating to CSU’s core operations and enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

Trends in Higher Education [Publication Details]

Apr 30, 2025 - Trends in Higher Education [Publication Details] HTML Description: From January 2024 through April 2025, we released six analytical reports focused on higher education trends. The reports cover trends in student access, college affordability, student outcomes, finance, faculty and staff, and facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5071

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California [Publication Details]

Feb 26, 2026 - In this brief, we review core funding and spending trends at the University of California (UC), then analyze the Governor’s budget proposals relating to UC’s core operations and enrollment. We also provide an overview of federal funding for UC and discuss the implications of recent federal developments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2026 - In this brief, we provide an update on Cal Grant cost estimates and discuss recent program trends leading to higher Cal Grant spending. We then analyze the Governor’s budget proposal to reduce Middle Class Scholarship award coverage and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - Trends MCS Recipients and Costs Increased Substantially Under Revamped Program. As Figure  5 shows, the revamped program resulted in a sharp increase in the number of MCS recipients and the amount of spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

Trends in Higher Education: Faculty and Staff [Publication Details]

Dec 4, 2024 - Trends in Higher Education: Faculty and Staff [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/4944