The 2022-23 Budget: CCC Chancellor's Office Staffing

Mar 29, 2022 - Figure  5 highlights the new workload stemming from the legislation. In particular, the new positions would support the Chancellor ’s Office in chairing the first two years of a statutorily required transfer ‑reform implementation committee, as well as provide assistance to colleges on complying with the legislation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4579

The 2023-24 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 16, 2022 - Previous Budget Actions Significantly Improve the Budget Picture in 2023 ‑24. Our  estimate of the funding available in 2023 ‑24 highlights the importance of preparing for economic downturns during stronger fiscal times.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4648

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - We then highlight notable spending trends over the past decade. Next, we describe the Governor ’s proposals relating to UC ’s base budget, assess those proposals, and make associated  recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2023-24 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Jan 31, 2023 - We end by highlighting major higher education initiatives for which the Legislature might wish to conduct oversight. Improve Key Components of Spending Plan Link University Funding Increases More Tightly With Spending Priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4664

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

Nov 7, 2024 - UC Merced Administrators Highlight Some Recruitment Issues. UC Merced administrators indicate the campus has both recruitment advantages and challenges. One recruitment advantage is the Merced region ’s relatively affordable housing rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4937

The 2022-23 Budget: California State University

Feb 15, 2022 - (In the “Base Increase ” section of this brief, we highlight the salary pressures CSU is facing, particularly in light of high inflation.) Another option would be to use the $12  million for other existing student support programs at CSU, including the Graduation Initiative, which is intended to improve student outcomes and close equity gaps across all student groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4537

Trends in Higher Education: Student Access

Jan 23, 2024 - The six briefs within the series each contains a set of infographics highlighting trends over time. In compiling the series, we draw primarily from data sources at the federal, state, and segment levels, as these sources tend to contain the most relevant, accurate, and complete data available on higher education policy and fiscal issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4828

The 2024-25 Budget: University of California

Feb 28, 2024 - UC’s Plans UC Expects to Get Close to Its Undergraduate Enrollment Target in 2023 ‑24. Based on data from the summer and fall 2023 terms, UC estimates that its resident undergraduate enrollment is 1,383  FTE students below the 2023 ‑24 Budget Act target for 2023 ‑24.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4862

The 2024-25 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 29, 2024 - Cost Estimates Governor ’s Budget Reflects Upward Revision to 2023 ‑24 Cal Grant Spending. From the 2023 ‑24 Budget Act level, the Governor ’s budget revises current ‑year Cal Grant spending upward by $83  million (3.6  percent) to align with CSAC ’s most recent cost estimates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4865

The 2024-25 Budget: California State University

Feb 15, 2024 - CSU Reports Campuses Are Facing Funding Shortfall in 2023 ‑24. In 2023 ‑24, CSU allocated $123  million (slightly more than half) of its General Fund base increase for employee compensation increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4842