The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - Figure 4
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

The 2021-22 Budget: “Cradle to Career” Data System

Mar 26, 2021 - Figure   4 compares the Governor ’s budget proposals with an LAO budget alternative. Our alternative would designate $1. 2  m illion in remaining 2019 ‑20 funds for board meetings and some GovOps project staff as well as knowledge transfer activities from WestEd to GovOps.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4409

The 2022-23 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 16, 2022 - As Figure  2 shows, the state ’s general ‑purpose reserves increased steadily after 2014 ‑15, when Proposition  2 was passed by voters. In  2019 ‑20, the state made its first withdrawal from the BSA  under the rules of Proposition  2 and the balance declined substantially.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4598

The 2021-22 Budget: Public School Restrooms Feminine Hygiene Products Mandate

Mar 1, 2021 - The Commission found that indirect costs associated with complying with the mandate were 4  p ercent of total costs —equivalent to $0. 09 p er pupil. To develop a statewide estimate for ongoing costs, starting in 2019 ‑20, the Commission applies the $2. 36 r ate to its estimate of female students in grades 6 ‑12 at schools with 40  p ercent or
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4392

The 2022-23 Budget: Update on K-12 Student Attendance

May 11, 2022 - As Figure  2 shows, the largest attendance declines during the pandemic were in the kindergarten through grade 3 (K ‑3) grade span. (This category also includes Transitional Kindergarten [TK].) K ‑3 ADA declined by 12.5  percent (roughly 224,000  ADA) from 2019 ‑20 to 2021 ‑22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4595

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 4, 2026 - In 2019 ‑20, however, the state adopted a new law prohibiting spending reductions after the fiscal year ends. This law allows the state to reduce spending during its first recalculation of the guarantee, but prevents reductions during the second recalculation at the end of the next fiscal year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

Update on the Progress of the CalSTRS Funding Plan

Nov 18, 2021 - Figure 2 summarizes changes in the state’s share of UAO, as well as changes to the employers’ share, which we describe in the next paragraph. Figure 2 Defined Benefit Program Division of UAO (Dollars in Billions) Valuation for the Period Ending June 30, 2019 Valuation for the Period Ending June 30, 2020 Change From 2019 to 2020 Amount State ’s share of UAO $33.1 — UAO = unfunded actuarial obligation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4475

Review of the Funding Determination Process for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools

Feb 29, 2024 - Instruction and related services may include, but are not limited to, (1)  administrative, technical, and logistical support to facilitate and enhance instruction; (2)  student support services; (3)  school ‑sponsored extra ‑curricular or co ‑curricular activities; and (4)  instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - Major Spending Choices Figure  2 displays the major budgetary decisions that the Governor made in allocating state and federal money, totaling $85  billion. It includes (1)  the General Fund surplus, (2)  school and community college spending, (3)  the American Rescue Plan (ARP) fiscal relief funds, and (4)  ARP capital projects funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

The 2022-23 Budget: College and Career Proposals

Feb 23, 2022 - Completed all courses required for admission to UC and CSU and (1) completed a CTE pathway, (2) met standards on state tests in either English or math and nearly met standards in the other subject, (3) completed one semester of dual enrollment, or (4) passed one Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4562