Cochran’s FY27 budget shows lower funding and fewer funded positions

What happened

LAUSD’s FY27 Cochran budget lists $9.76 million and 59.55 FTE, down from $10.90 million and 72.39 FTE in FY25-26.

Why it matters to families

The planning documents show less funding and roughly 13 fewer funded positions, but do not identify jobs or establish layoffs.

The evidence

FY25-26 allocation totals $10,904,427 and 72.39 FTE. FY27 lists $9,758,020 and tables total 58.20 plus 1.35 FTE; formats differ, so this is a planning comparison.

The source