Key takeaways
- Mississippi state government spent $25.6 billion in fiscal 2024, the 35th most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the DFA Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management, and vendors register and find bids in MAGIC supplier portal.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028 budget proposal usually comes Nov. 15.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 5 and is scheduled to adjourn May 10.
Mississippi government at a glance
| Fact | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $25.6 billion (35th of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028 · proposal usually Nov. 15 |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 5 to May 10 (126 days) |
| Central procurement office | DFA Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management |
| Bid and vendor portal | MAGIC supplier portal |
| State CIO | Craig Orgeron, Executive Director and State CIO |
| Local governments | 967 total, including 437 special districts and 150 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 23 public power utilities and 25 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 19,526 (end of 2023) |
How Mississippi buys
- Central purchasing. The DFA Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. MAGIC supplier portal is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our Mississippi 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. Mississippi's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released Nov. 15. Status as of Nov. 8, 2026: not yet released. Track it in our governor budget proposals tracker.
- 2027 session. Convenes Jan. 5 and is scheduled to adjourn May 10. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Craig Orgeron, Executive Director and State CIO, leads the Department of Information Technology Services. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts no executive orders, no laws and 2 agency policies 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
- 967 local governments. That includes 437 special districts and 150 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 23 public power utilities and 25 electric cooperatives serve 947,081 customers, 59% of the state. See Mississippi utilities.
- Budget cycles. Cities, counties and school districts set their own fiscal years; see city and county budget calendars.
Mississippi state holidays in 2027
Besides the 11 federal holidays, Mississippi state offices close on these days in 2027:
- Confederate Memorial Day: Monday, April 26 (Alabama, Mississippi (South Carolina observes May 10))
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 Mississippi 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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