May 2026

Universities

CSU Spending Proposals Under Governor's Budget and May Revision

General Fund Changes, 2026-27 (in Millions)

   Governor's  Budget May Revision  Change
Ongoing Spending      
Base increase (5 percent) $265 $265
Base restorationa 144 144
Base increase (2 percent delayed from 2025-26) 101 101
Retiree health benefits cost increase 60 66 6
Pension cost adjustment -17b 6 23
Subtotals ($553) ($582) ($29)
One-Time Changes      
Remove 2025-26 one-time funding -$66 -$66
Subtotals (-$66) (-$66) (—)
Totals $487 $516 $29
a The 2025-26 Budget Act included a payment deferral from 2025-26 to 2026-27. The Governor's budget restored CSU's base funding in 2026-27 so that the size of the deferral does not grow.
b LAO estimate based upon CalPERS published rates.