The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of Major CCC Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - Both full ‑time and part ‑time CCC faculty generally are represented by unions. Each district and its faculty group (or groups) collectively bargain salary levels and benefits. (In some districts, full ‑time and part ‑time faculty are part of the same bargaining unit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4531

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - The Chancellor ’s Office must allocate both shares according to a four ‑part formula, as Figure  4 shows. Under this formula, a district or consortium receives more funding if it has more CTE students, a higher unemployment rate (suggesting more training demand from job seekers), more projected job openings, and better outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Districts commonly cover a large share of the premium increases for their full ‑time employees. Coverage for part ‑time employees varies widely among districts. When districts provide benefits to part ‑time employees, they often cover a lower share of the premium increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - As discussed next, this growth in overall compensation at UC reflects both expansion in the size of its workforce and increases in average salaries and benefit costs over time. UC ’s Workforce Has Grown Notably Over Time, Especially Nonfaculty Staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2024-25 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 21, 2024 - Staffing Levels Have Declined, Particularly Among Part ‑Time Faculty, Over the Past Few Years.   While districts are facing pressure to increase salaries and cover pension and health care rate increases, staffing levels systemwide are down.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4853

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - After setting aside the portion dedicated for retiree health and pensions, CSU likely would use this additional funding to: Provide salary increases. The cost of a 1  percent salary increase is approximately  $59  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

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

The 2026-27 Budget: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Mar 25, 2026 - As part of the sunset review, the state could approve fee increases to ensure the regulatory agency can cover its costs and be fiscally solvent in the years to come. Introduction Post Focuses on BPPE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5169

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - As part of this restructuring, Learning Lab became part of LCI. In 2025-26, the state maintained $5.5  million General Fund for Learning Lab but indicated intent to end the program in 2026-27. Beyond state support, Learning Lab has received a total of about $400,000 in one-time funding from philanthropic organizations (used mostly for convenings and faculty development).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2024-25 Budget: California State University

Feb 15, 2024 - CSU commits part of its reserves for outstanding financial commitments and planned one ‑time activities (such as launching a new academic program or designing a new capital project). CSU also leaves some of its reserves purposefully uncommitted to prepare for economic uncertainties, including recessions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4842