Key takeaways
- Kansas state government spent $24.3 billion in fiscal 2024, the 36th most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the Office of Procurement and Contracts, and vendors register and find bids in Bidder registration and solicitations.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028 budget proposal usually comes in January.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 11 and is scheduled to adjourn May 7.
- A new governor, Cindy Holscher, takes office Jan. 11, 2027.
Kansas government at a glance
| Fact | Kansas |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $24.3 billion (36th of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028 · proposal usually in January |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 11 to May 7 (117 days) |
| Governor-elect | Cindy Holscher, takes office Jan. 11, 2027 |
| Central procurement office | Office of Procurement and Contracts |
| Bid and vendor portal | Bidder registration and solicitations |
| State CIO | Jeff Maxon, Chief Information Technology Officer |
| Local governments | 3,768 total, including 1,468 special districts and 306 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 117 public power utilities and 28 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 9,125 (end of 2023) |
How Kansas buys
- Central purchasing. The Office of Procurement and Contracts handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. Bidder registration and solicitations is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our Kansas 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. Kansas' fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released in January. 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 May 7. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
- New administration. Governor-elect Cindy Holscher takes office Jan. 11, 2027. New administrations often bring new agency leaders and priorities; see new governors in 2027.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Jeff Maxon, Chief Information Technology Officer, leads the Office of 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 Kansas
The biggest Kansas entities on our national rankings. Each one runs its own budget and, in most cases, its own purchasing.
| Buyer | Type | Size | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | City | 400,987 residents (2025) | 52 of 100 largest cities |
| WaterOne (Water District No. 1 of Johnson County) | Water utility | 482,000 people served | 67 of 208 largest |
| City of Wichita Water | Water utility | 395,699 people served | 83 of 208 largest |
| Kansas City Board of Public Utilities | Public power utility | 68,637 electric customers (2024) | 49 of 50 largest |
| Johnson County Sheriff's Office | Sheriff's office | 449 sworn personnel (2016) | 43 of 50 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
- 3,768 local governments. That includes 1,468 special districts and 306 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 117 public power utilities and 28 electric cooperatives serve 555,918 customers, 35% of the state. See Kansas 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 Kansas 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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