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2026-27 Operating Budget Plan

​The 2026-27 Operating Budget Plan is centered on protecting and strengthening existing commitments with a focus on restoring funding and fulfilling the multi-year compact and better alignment between revenues and expenditures, contributing to long-term financial sustainability.

Revenue Plan

New resources of $587.1 million are necessary to fulfill the CSU’s plan for 2026-27, including state General Fund and tuition revenue increases. ​ ​

See Revenue Plan​​

Expenditure Plan

The 2026-27 CSU expenditure plan framework for the $597.1 million increase includes two critical tiers—baseline commitments and essential priorities. ​

See Expenditure Plan

Baseline Commitments

The CSU faces $323.7 million in baseline commitments for the upcoming fiscal year. These required operational (mandatory) costs are expenditures the university must pay regardless of the level of funding allocated by the state, and they often increase despite the level of additional revenue.

See Baseline Commitments

Essential Priorities

The CSU has identified $273.4 million of essential priorities for the upcoming fiscal year that reflect university values, including enrollment growth, faculty and staff compensation, and debt service for facilities and infrastructure projects. All are contingent on securing additional state funding to support these priorities.​

See Essential Priorities ​

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Sources and Use​​s of Funds

Designated Balances & Reserves


Additional Information


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