July 2023

Universities

Changes in California State University General Fund Spending

2023-24 (In Millions)

Ongoing Spending  
Operations  
Base augmentation (5 percent) $227
Retiree health benefit cost increase 37
Student basic needs augmentation 1
Students with disabilities support 1
Student mental health augmentation 1
Other —a
Facilitiesb  
Student housing projectsc 52
Five previously approved capital outlay projectsd 27
CSU Humboldt polytechnic transitione 16
CSU Chico Human Identification Lab 4
CSU San Bernardino physician assistant facilities —f
Subtotal ($367)
One-Time Initiatives  
Science and Technology Policy Fellows programg $10
CSU Dominguez Hills support 15
CSU Northridge Basic Needs Suite 6
CSU Chico CalFresh Outreach Resource Hub 3
CSU San Diego Imperial Valley student housing 3
Federal Title IX implementation support 1
CSU Dominguez Hills Mervyn Dymally Institute 1
Subtotal ($38)
Total $405
   
a Consists of a $300,000 augmentation for rapid rehousing and $148,000 for CENIC cost increases. The 2021-22 budget agreement included intent to fund these CENIC cost increases.
b The budget authorizes CSU to debt finance all the facilities listed using university bonds. Amounts shown reflect ongoing General Fund augmentations intended to cover the associated borrowing costs.
c In a conforming action, the budget removes $655 million one-time General Fund provided or planned for these projects in 2021-22 through 2023-24.
d In a conforming action, the budget removes $330 million one-time General Fund provided for these projects in 2022-23.
e In a conforming action, the budget removes $201 million one-time General Fund provided for this project in 2021-22.
f The budget includes $290,000 ongoing to support borrowing costs for this project.
g The 2022-23 budget agreement included intent to provide these funds.
CENIC = Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California.