Announcing the 2026-27 May Revision Workshop

Historic Costs Amid Potential Historic Funding for Special Education

LAO Recommends Changes to the LCFF

State Revenues Exceed Projections Amid Moderating Economic Trends

By the Way . . . 2026-27 Electronic LCAP Template Available

Upcoming Events

May 5, 2026

Construction Basics and Accounting

The November 2024 election resulted in the passage of numerous local bonds. And, for the first time since 2016, voters approved a statewide facilities bond, Proposition 2, which brings much-needed funding for new construction and . . .
May 21, 2026

May Revision Workshop

Governor Gavin Newsom issued his final proposed State Budget on January 9, 2026, that uses more than $42 billion in unanticipated revenue to cement landmark polices, as well as his legacy, as he prepares to vacate office as California’s head of state. It is hard to imagine that despite such healthy receipts, the state still faces a $2.9 billion budget shortfall in 2026-27, before ballooning to . . .
June 23, 2026

Closing the Books

Closing the books, also known as preparing the Unaudited Actuals, has many similarities to budget preparation. However . . .