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

Feb 1, 2021 - Consider Developing Coordinated Strategy to Meet Students ’ Basic Needs. Beyond its immediate budget decisions in 2021 ‑22, the Legislature has an opportunity to begin shaping the state ’s longer ‑term strategy around students ’ basic needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4336

Trends in Higher Education: Student Access

Jan 23, 2024 - Whereas this 2024 series focuses on higher education changes over time, California’s Education System: A 2019 Guide explains the inner workings of the state’s education system. Much of that guide remains relevant today and can assist those who are looking for more basic information on education policy and fiscal matters in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4828

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - The Legislature could direct community colleges to partner with the relevant state and local agencies to explor e strategies to increase utilization of other public assistance among college students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

The 2025-26 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board

Apr 30, 2025 - Specifically, the three positions are: A Staff Services Manager I (SSMI) who will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, building a strategic outreach plan, overseeing marketing contracts, and analyzing engagement trends.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5035

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - Having clear standards in evaluating projects can help guide the Legislature in identifying which projects have the strongest justification. The scoring system also places highest priority on life safety projects, with requirements in place to ensure that districts submit only immediate needs under this category.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2022-23 Budget: California State Library

Feb 18, 2022 - State Library Recently Developed Digital Preservation Strategy. In April 2021, the State Library released a document describing the core principles guiding its digital preservation activities. The document directs each of the State Library ’s bureaus and sections (such as the California History Section or the Witkin State Law Library) to identify their top assets for digital preservation each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4549

The 2021-22 Budget: Various CSU Proposals

Mar 9, 2021 - Moreover, no statutory rules guide grant size, coverage, or student prioritization. We recommend the Legislature fundamentally reevaluate whether to continue this funding, taking into consideration its merits, other financial aid programs, and the state ’s projected operating deficit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4399

UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways

Nov 7, 2024 - Key Takeaways In this section, we highlight key state ‑level takeaways that could help inform and guide the Legislature as it undertakes higher education planning moving forward. As this section shows, the UC Merced experience is largely a cautionary tale.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4937

The 2022-23 Budget: UC Climate-Related Proposals

Feb 16, 2022 - Moreover, incubators are only one of many strategies that states and businesses can use to try to spur economic development. Additionally, once incubators are developed, it is difficult to prove that the affected entrepreneurs and businesses would not have otherwise emerged through other avenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4538

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Higher Education Budget Proposals

Jan 26, 2022 - Compacts Historically Have Not Been Accurate Guide for the Future. We caution the Legislature against putting too much stake in the Governor ’s outyear commitments to the universities. Former governors rarely been able to sustain their compacts over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4499