Key takeaways
- Connecticut state government spent $42.8 billion in fiscal 2024, the 24th most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the Department of Administrative Services, Procurement, and vendors register and find bids in CTsource.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028-29 budget proposal usually comes in February.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 6 and is scheduled to adjourn June 9.
Connecticut government at a glance
| Fact | Connecticut |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $42.8 billion (24th of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028-29 · proposal usually in February |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 6 to June 9 (155 days) |
| Central procurement office | Department of Administrative Services, Procurement |
| Bid and vendor portal | CTsource |
| State CIO | Mark Raymond, Chief Information Officer |
| Local governments | 629 total, including 433 special districts and 17 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 8 public power utilities and 0 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 11,099 (end of 2023) |
How Connecticut buys
- Central purchasing. The Department of Administrative Services, Procurement handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. CTsource is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our Connecticut vendor registration guide walks through the steps, fees and documents.
- Agencies and local buyers. Many agencies, universities, cities, counties and school districts buy on their own or through cooperative contracts; see our cooperative purchasing guide.
Budget and legislative calendar
- Fiscal year. Connecticut's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028-29.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released in February. Status as of Nov. 8, 2026: not yet released. Track it in our governor budget proposals tracker.
- 2027 session. Convenes Jan. 6 and is scheduled to adjourn June 9. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Mark Raymond, Chief Information Officer, leads the Department of Administrative Services. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts no executive orders, 1 law and 2 agency policies on government AI use. See the state AI policy tracker.
- How IT buying works. See how state agencies buy technology.
Largest public buyers in Connecticut
The biggest Connecticut entities on our national rankings. Each one runs its own budget and, in most cases, its own purchasing.
| Buyer | Type | Size | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | County | 994,115 residents (2025) | 51 of 100 largest counties |
| CTTRANSIT - Hartford Division | Transit agency | 15,128,500 trips (2023) | 48 of 50 largest |
| Bradley International | Airport | 3,283,397 passengers boarded (2025) | 55 of 100 busiest |
| South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority | Water utility | 418,900 people served | 78 of 208 largest |
| Metropolitan District Commission | Water utility | 390,887 people served | 84 of 208 largest |
Sources: KSG rankings of the largest cities, counties, school districts, public universities, transit agencies, airports, water utilities, public power utilities, police departments and other lists. Figures are from each list's source year.
Local government and utilities
- 629 local governments. That includes 433 special districts and 17 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 8 public power utilities and 0 electric cooperatives serve 76,656 customers, 6% of the state. See Connecticut utilities.
- Budget cycles. Cities, counties and school districts set their own fiscal years; see city and county budget calendars.
Connecticut state holidays in 2027
Besides the 11 federal holidays, Connecticut state offices close on these days in 2027:
- Lincoln's Birthday: Friday, Feb. 12 (Connecticut, Illinois, Missouri, New York)
- Good Friday: Friday, March 26 (About a dozen states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky (half day), Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas)
See the full 2027 federal and state holiday calendar.
How KSG helps
Kensington Sales Group's SDRs book meetings with public agencies across Federal, SLED, K-12 & Higher Ed, Healthcare, Tribal, Special Districts and Utilities. We research Connecticut buyers, time outreach to state and local budget cycles and get you in front of the people who own the problem you solve. See how our state and local sales development works.
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