On December 8, 2023, CASBO CEO Tatia Davenport and Edgar Cabrall, Deputy Executive of the Legislative Analyst's Office in California, provided an update on their recent report focusing on budget issues. He explained their role as nonpartisan advisors to the State legislature and the importance of their report in determining if the state has a surplus or will face budget deficits. Edgar also discussed the projected $68 billion budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year and the tools the state has to address it. He further addressed potential challenges and proposed solutions related to budget funding for schools and community colleges.