Key takeaways
- New Hampshire state government spent $8.5 billion in fiscal 2024, the 47th most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the Bureau of Purchase and Property, and vendors register and find bids in Current bids and contracts.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028-29 budget proposal usually comes Feb. 15.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 6 and is scheduled to adjourn June 30.
New Hampshire government at a glance
| Fact | New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $8.5 billion (47th of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028-29 · proposal usually Feb. 15 |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 6 to June 30 (176 days) |
| Central procurement office | Bureau of Purchase and Property |
| Bid and vendor portal | Current bids and contracts |
| State CIO | Denis Goulet, Commissioner and CIO |
| Local governments | 538 total, including 128 special districts and 166 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 5 public power utilities and 1 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 2,115 (end of 2023) |
How New Hampshire buys
- Central purchasing. The Bureau of Purchase and Property handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. Current bids and contracts is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our New Hampshire 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. New Hampshire's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028-29.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released Feb. 15. Status as of Nov. 8, 2026: not yet released. Track it in our governor budget proposals tracker.
- 2027 session. Convenes Jan. 6 and is scheduled to adjourn June 30. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Denis Goulet, Commissioner and CIO, leads the Department of Information Technology. 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.
Local government and utilities
- 538 local governments. That includes 128 special districts and 166 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 5 public power utilities and 1 electric cooperatives serve 94,732 customers, 19% of the state. See New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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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