The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - In addition, UC intends to use $20  million from its investment earnings for its core operating costs in 2026 ‑27. UC also anticipates generating $15  million in freed ‑up funds from procurement savings and other operational efficiencies that it will use for its core operations in 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - From 2019 ‑20 to 2024 ‑25, CSU ’s debt service for state ‑approved projects grew from $295  million to $365  million (23  percent). (These amounts include debt service on university bonds as well as state bonds issued before 2014 ‑15.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Figure 5 Certain Categorical Programs Have Received a COLA in Recent Years 2019 ‑20
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities Community College Facilities Summary The Governor ’s budget proposes providing Proposition  2 bond funding for ten new capital outlay projects at the California Community Colleges (CCC) in 2026-27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Nov 14, 2025 - The budget includes $20  million one-time General Fund for the California College of the Arts to help stabilize the school ’s financial situation. This is the second year that the state will be providing the school with general fiscal support (having provided $2.5  million in 2024-25).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - We recommend the Legislature fund some enrollment growth at each segment in 2026 ‑27. All segments report being over their targets in 2025 ‑26, and CSU and UC are on track to grow further in 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

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

Nov 16, 2022 - Our corresponding COLA estimates are 5.3  percent in 2024 ‑25, 4.5  percent in 2025 ‑26, and 4.2  percent in 2026 ‑27. By comparison, the average statutory COLA over the past 20 years has been 2.8  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4648

The 2026-27 Budget: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education [Publication Details]

Mar 25, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education [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/5169

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab [Publication Details]

Mar 25, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab [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/5171

The 2025-26 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board

Apr 30, 2025 - (The administration indicates it exempted all departments with 20 or fewer positions from these reductions.) The state is facing projected out-year deficits too —meaning additional budget solutions could be needed in 2026-27 to balance the budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5035