Key takeaways
- Delaware state government spent $16.1 billion in fiscal 2024, the 41st most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the Government Support Services, Contracting, and vendors register and find bids in MyMarketplace.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028 budget proposal usually comes by Feb. 1.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 12 and is scheduled to adjourn June 30.
Delaware government at a glance
| Fact | Delaware |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $16.1 billion (41st of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028 · proposal usually by Feb. 1 |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 12 to June 30 (170 days) |
| Central procurement office | Government Support Services, Contracting |
| Bid and vendor portal | MyMarketplace |
| State CIO | Robert Osmond, State Chief Information Officer |
| Local governments | 334 total, including 255 special districts and 19 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 9 public power utilities and 1 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 4,867 (end of 2023) |
How Delaware buys
- Central purchasing. The Government Support Services, Contracting handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. MyMarketplace is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our Delaware 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. Delaware's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released By Feb. 1. Status as of Nov. 8, 2026: not yet released. Track it in our governor budget proposals tracker.
- 2027 session. Convenes Jan. 12 and is scheduled to adjourn June 30. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Robert Osmond, State Chief Information Officer, leads the Department of Technology and Information. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts no executive orders, 1 law and 1 agency policy on government AI use, plus an AI office or council. See the state AI policy tracker.
- How IT buying works. See how state agencies buy technology.
Local government and utilities
- 334 local governments. That includes 255 special districts and 19 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 9 public power utilities and 1 electric cooperatives serve 195,740 customers, 39% of the state. See Delaware utilities.
- Budget cycles. Cities, counties and school districts set their own fiscal years; see city and county budget calendars.
Delaware state holidays in 2027
Besides the 11 federal holidays, Delaware state offices close on these days in 2027:
- 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 Delaware 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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