Changes in California Student Aid Commission General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

January 2023

Changes in California Student Aid Commission General Fund Spending

Ongoing and One-Time Spending (In Millions)

2022-23 Budget Act	$3,154
Ongoing Spending
Cal Grant baseline adjustments	-$210
Other financial aid program adjustments	-2
Employee compensation adjustments	1
Subtotal	(-$210)
One-Time Initiatives
Golden State Teacher Grants	$49^a
Subtotal	($49)
Total	-$161
2022-23 Revised Spending	$2,993
Ongoing Spending
Cal Grant baseline adjustments	-$10
New positions (state operations)	1^b
Other financial aid program adjustments	—^c
Subtotal	(-$9)
One-Time Initiatives
Middle Class Scholarship augmentation	$226^d
Golden State Teacher Grants	49^e
Cybersecurity activities (state operations)	1
Subtotal	($276)
Remove 2022-23 one-time funding	-$455
Carryover funds	10
Total	-$178
2023-24 Proposed Spending	$2,815

^aThe Governor's budget shifts some program spending from 2021-22 to 2022-23, bringing the revised spending level in 2022-23 to $147 million.
^b Consists of $469,000 for 2 cybersecurity positions, $121,000 for a human resources position, $120,000 for high school toolkits, and a reduction of $45,000 due to adjustments in employee compensation costs.
^c Less than $500,000.
^dThe 2022-23 budget agreement included intent to provide these funds.
^eThe 2021‑22 Budget Act appropriated $500 million to be spent annually from 2021‑22 through 2025‑26. The amount shown reflects anticipated spending in 2023-24. The administration intends to correct this to $98 million at the May Revision to align with program estimates.