The 2024-25 Budget: Flood Management Proposals

Feb 26, 2024 - Despite these potential benefits, the Legislature will need to weigh the trade ‑offs associated with adding new spending for these Central Valley systemwide projects against its other budget commitments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4856

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - Figure 3 Governor ’s Budget Funds Continuing CCC Capital Outlay Projects Proposition 2 Bond Funds (In Thousands) College Advanced transportation and manufacturing building replacement C Career technical education building replacement C Center for Student Success replacement C Gymnasium and locker room replacement C Long Beach
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

California Community Colleges Capital Outlay Projects [EdBudget]

Mar 10, 2026 - California Community Colleges Capital Outlay Projects [EdBudget]     a Community college districts issue local general obligation bonds to pay for a share of project costs. b Proposition 51 (2016) bond funds. c The performance criteria phase is the initial phase of this design-build project. d Replacement buildings listed in this category involve adding space. e
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1025

The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation

Mar 5, 2026 - Additionally, in taking this task on, the administration will be adding to the many competing priorities that are underway. This means that temporary funding may need to be in place until ongoing methodologies can be  established.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149

The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - Parallel Grant Program Added in Some Years. Because the tax credit is nonrefundable, businesses without a significant California tax liability cannot benefit from the incentive it provides. Two types of businesses fall under this category.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

The 2025-26 Budget: Undertaking Fiscal Oversight

Feb 24, 2025 - What Information Helps to Assess Costs and Benefits? This section describes the type of information the Legislature can gather to try to assess the costs and benefits of state programs. Once program costs and metrics are understood, the Legislature can weigh the benefits relative to the costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4983

District Pension Contribution Rates and Amounts [EdBudget]

Feb 14, 2026 - Thereafter, we assume the shares remain constant. c Contribution amounts are estimates provided by CalPERS as of January 2026. CalSTRS = California State Teachers' Retirement System. CalPERS = California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1059

The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 18, 2026 - CFAP benefits are equal to those provided by CalFresh. In 2024-25, C FAP provided $135  million in food assistance to about 63,000 people, for an average benefit of about $180 per person. Subject to Appropriation, CFAP to Be Expanded to Additional Income-Eligible Noncitizens.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5126

California State University Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Jan 29, 2026 - California State University Funding by Source [EdBudget] a Includes funding for pensions and retiree health benefits. b Includes funds used for student financial aid. c Includes housing fees, parking fees, extended education charges, and fees for other noncore programs. d Consists of State Transportation Fund monies designated for transportation research and workforce development. e Reflects total combined resident and nonresident enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1048

2025-26 Changes in Proposition 98 Spending [EdBudget]

Nov 7, 2025 - 2025-26 Changes in Proposition 98 Spending [EdBudget] $114,558 a Primarily reflects removal of 2024-25 one-time funds. b The 2025-26 budget package uses funding from the Proposition 98 reserve to cover $405 million in K-12 costs and $50 million in community college costs. c Reflects additional LCFF costs associated with serving more students in transitional kindergarten,
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1007