Key takeaways
- Nevada state government spent $19.8 billion in fiscal 2024, the 38th most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the State Purchasing Division, and vendors register and find bids in NevadaEPro.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028-29 budget proposal usually comes in January, before the Feb. 1 session.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Feb. 1 and is scheduled to adjourn May 31.
- A new governor, Aaron Ford, takes office Jan. 4, 2027.
Nevada government at a glance
| Fact | Nevada |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $19.8 billion (38th of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028-29 · proposal usually in January, before the Feb. 1 session |
| 2027 legislative session | Feb. 1 to May 31 (120 days) |
| Governor-elect | Aaron Ford, takes office Jan. 4, 2027 |
| Central procurement office | State Purchasing Division |
| Bid and vendor portal | NevadaEPro |
| State CIO | Timothy Galluzi, Executive Director and State CIO |
| Local governments | 187 total, including 135 special districts and 17 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 7 public power utilities and 7 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 10,463 (end of 2023) |
How Nevada buys
- Central purchasing. The State Purchasing Division handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. NevadaEPro is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our Nevada 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. Nevada's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028-29.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released in January, before the Feb. 1 session. Status as of Nov. 8, 2026: not yet released. Track it in our governor budget proposals tracker.
- 2027 session. Convenes Feb. 1 and is scheduled to adjourn May 31. Meets in odd-numbered years only. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
- New administration. Governor-elect Aaron Ford takes office Jan. 4, 2027. New administrations often bring new agency leaders and priorities; see new governors in 2027.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Timothy Galluzi, Executive Director and State CIO, leads the Governor's Technology Office. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts no executive orders, no laws and 2 agency policies on government AI use. See the state AI policy tracker.
- How IT buying works. See how state agencies buy technology.
Largest public buyers in Nevada
The biggest Nevada entities on our national rankings. Each one runs its own budget and, in most cases, its own purchasing.
| Buyer | Type | Size | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | City | 679,817 residents (2025) | 24 of 100 largest cities |
| Henderson | City | 353,289 residents (2025) | 55 of 100 largest cities |
| North Las Vegas | City | 296,653 residents (2025) | 73 of 100 largest cities |
| Clark County | County | 2,407,226 residents (2025) | 11 of 100 largest counties |
| Clark County | School district | 315,787 students (fall 2021) | 5 of 100 largest districts |
| Washoe County | School district | 65,538 students (fall 2021) | 58 of 100 largest districts |
| College of Southern Nevada | Community college | About 30,000 Fall 2025 credit students students | 17 of 18 largest |
| Regional Transp. Comm. of Southern Nevada | Transit agency | 51,029,700 trips (2023) | 21 of 50 largest |
| Harry Reid International | Airport | 26,531,765 passengers boarded (2025) | 8 of 100 busiest |
| Reno/Tahoe International | Airport | 2,420,373 passengers boarded (2025) | 66 of 100 busiest |
| Las Vegas Valley Water District | Water utility | 1,539,277 people served | 11 of 208 largest |
| Truckee Meadows Water Authority | Water utility | 442,000 people served | 74 of 208 largest |
| Las Vegas (NV) Metropolitan Police | Police department | 2,566 sworn officers (2016) | 10 of 50 largest |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada | 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
- 187 local governments. That includes 135 special districts and 17 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 7 public power utilities and 7 electric cooperatives serve 77,264 customers, 5% of the state. See Nevada utilities.
- Budget cycles. Cities, counties and school districts set their own fiscal years; see city and county budget calendars.
Nevada state holidays in 2027
Besides the 11 federal holidays, Nevada state offices close on these days in 2027:
- Nevada Day: Friday, Oct. 29
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 Nevada 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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