Community College Update

A vital resource for community college clients, School Services of California Inc.'s Community College Update delivers timely and useful information on fiscal and policy issues. The Community College Update features in-depth articles on topics such as the State Budget, Proposition 98 allocations, capital outlay, Lottery estimates, bonds, student fee questions, and much more. The Community College Update contains summaries and analyses of all major legislation that has an impact on community colleges.

Volume 27 No. 8
  • Critical Bills—April 17, 2014
  • CalPERS Sets Employer Contribution Rate for 2014-15
  • Governor Brown Calls Special Session for Strong Rainy Day Fund
  • Proposition 98 Rises and Gives the Governor More Options
  • State Revenues Exceed Forecast 7.6% in March
  • By the Way . . . The Legislative Analyst’s Office Issued a Report on Maintaining Education Facilities
  • CalPERS Offers Workshops on Retirement Planning for Members at All Career Stages
  • Ask SSC . . . What if An Employee Is Offered Benefits Coverage Under the ACA but Does Not Pay Their Share of the Premium?
  • By the Way . . . Facilities Bond Bill Clears First Legislative Hurdle
  • Assembly Budget Subcommittee Reinforces Support for Career Education
  • Controller’s March Cash Report Shows Continued Strength in State Revenues
  • Final Informational Hearing on the CalSTRS Unfunded Liability
  • By the Way . . . Six Appointments to the Board of Governors
  • By the Way . . . State Controller Distributes the 2013-14 Second Quarter Lottery Payments
  • First 2014-15 State Budget Hearing of the Community Colleges
  • AB 1550 - Video
Volume 27 No. 7
  • Critical Bills—April 4, 2014
  • April 2014 Economic Outlook: UCLA Predicts Continued Modest Growth
  • AB 1550 Would Provide Employee Unions With an Unfair Advantage in Negotiations
  • By the Way . . . State Controller’s Office Unveils New Website to Track Proposition 30 Education Funds
  • Ask SSC . . . What are the Benefits of Having an Audit Committee?
  • Selecting an Actuary
  • By the Way . . . State Employment Is Up in February
  • Latest CalSTRS Valuation Released
  • Current Considerations for Multiyear Projections
  • No Delay of GASB 68 Implementation
  • Proposition 39 and Division of the State Architect Review and Approval
Volume 27 No. 6
  • CalSTRS Unfunded Liability—How We Got Here and How We Can Get Out
  • Critical Bills—March 21, 2014
  • February Revenues Exceed the Forecast
  • By the Way . . . Pension Reform Initiative Abandoned
  • By the Way . . . LAO's Financial Aid Overview" Available on Website"
  • Ask SSC . . . What About Dependents and Retirees Under the Affordable Care Act?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Is the Unemployment Insurance Rate for the 2014-15 Fiscal Year?
  • CalPERS Provides Estimates of Future Rates