December 13, 2013 Volume 26 No. 24 Ask SSC . . . Does the New LAO Forecast Mean Schools Will Get More? Into the Weeds: The New K-12 Funding System By the Way . . . Assembly Democratic Caucus Releases Blueprint for 2014-15 State Budget Federal Budget Compromise Reached State Controller John Chiang Releases November Cash Update Payroll and Benefit Parameters Set by the IRS for 2014 Legislative Approval at 11-Year High Legislature Set to Return With One Vacancy Governor Brown Popular With Voters, Leads Potential Rivals in Two Surveys By the Way . . . Assembly Member Muratsuchi to Chair Budget Subcommittee on Education First 2014 Committee Hearing Set
November 27, 2013 Volume 26 No. 23 Evolution of the Formula: The New K-12 Funding System By the Way . . . U.S. Green Building Council's Commitment to California Community Colleges CalSTRS Presents a Solution! Assembly Democrats Regain Supermajority Ask SSC . . . Where Is the CalSTRS Form? Multiyear Financial Projections: Are They Necessary? LAO Revenue Forecast for California—Video Nail Biter Special Election Could Impact Democratic Supermajority Legislative Analyst Says Structural Deficit Gone, Revenue Outlook Rosy New Report Focuses on Successes Outside of the Customary Framework By the Way . . . California Energy Commission to Hold Business Meeting on Proposition 39 Proposed Guidelines Finance Bulletin Reports Modestly Higher Revenues for October, Warns of Slowing Economy CalSTRS Will Offer an Election Option in Response to Creditable Service Confusion
November 15, 2013 Volume 26 No. 23 A Primer: The New K-12 Funding System BOG Fall Meeting—Faculty Obligation Number and Legislative Agenda By the Way . . . Board of Governors Elects Officers for 2014 2014 Legislative Calendar State Controller Reports State Revenues for October 2013 Up Ten Percent Ask SSC . . . What Is 75% of a College Year? Legislature Begins Planning for 2014 November 5 Election Brings Dollars for Some School Districts By the Way . . . Chancellor's Office Posts Projected FONs for Fall 2014 By the Way . . . Social Security Administration Reports Wage Base Increase in 2014 By the Way . . . California Competes Lawsuit Dismissed Ask SSC . . . Is There an Exception to the Bidding Requirement? CalSTRS Members Face Retirement Uncertainty “Use-or-Lose” Rules Are Modified for Health Flexible Spending Arrangements