Key takeaways
- Idaho state government spent $12.1 billion in fiscal 2024, the 45th most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the Division of Purchasing, and vendors register and find bids in Luma supplier portal.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028 budget proposal usually comes in January, within 5 days of convening.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 11 and is scheduled to adjourn April 2.
Idaho government at a glance
| Fact | Idaho |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $12.1 billion (45th of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028 · proposal usually in January, within 5 days of convening |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 11 to April 2 (82 days) |
| Central procurement office | Division of Purchasing |
| Bid and vendor portal | Luma supplier portal |
| State CIO | Jake Reynolds, Interim Chief Information Officer |
| Local governments | 1,168 total, including 807 special districts and 118 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 11 public power utilities and 17 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 9,829 (end of 2023) |
How Idaho buys
- Central purchasing. The Division of Purchasing handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. Luma supplier portal is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our Idaho 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. Idaho's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released in January, within 5 days of convening. Status as of Nov. 8, 2026: not yet released. Track it in our governor budget proposals tracker.
- 2027 session. Convenes Jan. 11 and is scheduled to adjourn April 2. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Jake Reynolds, Interim Chief Information Officer, leads the Information Technology Services. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts no executive orders, no laws and 1 agency policy on government AI use. See the state AI policy tracker.
- How IT buying works. See how state agencies buy technology.
Largest public buyers in Idaho
The biggest Idaho entities on our national rankings. Each one runs its own budget and, in most cases, its own purchasing.
| Buyer | Type | Size | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | City | 238,429 residents (2025) | 95 of 100 largest cities |
| Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field | Airport | 2,579,647 passengers boarded (2025) | 60 of 100 busiest |
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
- 1,168 local governments. That includes 807 special districts and 118 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 11 public power utilities and 17 electric cooperatives serve 161,673 customers, 16% of the state. See Idaho utilities.
- Budget cycles. Cities, counties and school districts set their own fiscal years; see city and county budget calendars.
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 Idaho 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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