The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - Conflicts of interest arise when the SPI is asked to perform duties that are in tension. For example, the SPI is sometimes asked to implement policies that do not align with the individual ’s priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - We recommend that the Legislature ask DDS to provide regular updates on the status of individuals who recently transitioned out of subminimum wage employment and whether they have been placed in CIE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - Some candidates have also expressed concern regarding the salary amount during the application process and have asked if there are other opportunities for employment during their time in the fellowship.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - We recommend the Legislature consider each proposal separately and ask a series of consistent questions when determining whether the proposals warrant early action. Specifically, we recommen d the Legislature ask: Does the Administration Provide Sufficient Evidence of a Problem?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2021-22 Budget: Community Schools

Feb 12, 2021 - To assess whether that amount is sufficient, the Legislature could ask CDE to report in the spring on whether the amount of technical assistance available in the current year has been sufficient to address the needs of the first round of grantees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4367

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Oct 25, 2021 - If none of these options are feasible, a district may ask its COE for an exemption from the requirement. (COEs also are required to offer independent study. They would need to receive approval from the SPI to obtain an exemption.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4466

The 2023-24 Budget: Equity Multiplier and Accountability Proposals

Feb 23, 2023 - The  Legislature may want to ask the administration to report on whether they think targeting specific low ‑performing racial groups is allowable under current law and regulations. At that point, the Legislature could determine whether statutory changes are necessary or whether the state could address the issue by providing additional guidance to LEAs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4700

Follow-up Evaluation of the District of Choice Program

Feb 1, 2021 - We asked districts if any particular requirements of the program could be limiting participation for interested students. The most common responses revolved around the Januar y 1 application deadline.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4329

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

Feb 29, 2024 - CDE reviews the information submitted on the funding determination form, and can ask charter schools for clarifying or additional information as well as use information from the charter school ’s audit to verify information on the form.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - Moreover, we suggest asking the administration whether one ‑time funding would be sufficient to address these long ‑standing  disparities. Foundational Support for Core State and Local Public Health Functions.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492