Key takeaways
- Indiana state government spent $50.8 billion in fiscal 2024, the 22nd most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the Department of Administration, Procurement Division, and vendors register and find bids in Indiana Supplier Portal.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028-29 budget proposal usually comes in January (2nd Monday).
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 12 and is scheduled to adjourn April 29.
Indiana government at a glance
| Fact | Indiana |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $50.8 billion (22nd of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028-29 · proposal usually in January (2nd Monday) |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 12 to April 29 (108 days) |
| Central procurement office | Department of Administration, Procurement Division |
| Bid and vendor portal | Indiana Supplier Portal |
| State CIO | Warren Lenard, State CIO |
| Local governments | 2,648 total, including 696 special districts and 290 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 71 public power utilities and 39 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 25,088 (end of 2023) |
How Indiana buys
- Central purchasing. The Department of Administration, Procurement Division handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. Indiana Supplier Portal is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our Indiana 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. Indiana's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028-29.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released in January (2nd Monday). 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 April 29. Organization Day November 17, 2026; dates may be adjusted then. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Warren Lenard, State CIO, leads the Indiana Office of Technology. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts no executive orders, 1 law 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 Indiana
The biggest Indiana entities on our national rankings. Each one runs its own budget and, in most cases, its own purchasing.
| Buyer | Type | Size | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | City | 901,116 residents (2025) | 16 of 100 largest cities |
| Fort Wayne | City | 275,203 residents (2025) | 82 of 100 largest cities |
| Marion County | County | 992,196 residents (2025) | 52 of 100 largest counties |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Public university | 110,710 students (fall 2024) | 1 of 40 largest |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | Public university | 58,658 students (fall 2024) | 12 of 40 largest |
| Indianapolis International | Airport | 5,221,447 passengers boarded (2025) | 45 of 100 busiest |
| Citizens Water | Water utility | 866,928 people served | 29 of 208 largest |
| Fort Wayne City Utilities | Water utility | 269,994 people served | 140 of 208 largest |
| Eskenazi Health | Public hospital system | — | — |
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
- 2,648 local governments. That includes 696 special districts and 290 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 71 public power utilities and 39 electric cooperatives serve 881,620 customers, 26% of the state. See Indiana utilities.
- Budget cycles. Cities, counties and school districts set their own fiscal years; see city and county budget calendars.
Indiana state holidays in 2027
Besides the 11 federal holidays, Indiana 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 Indiana 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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