Key takeaways
- Oregon state government spent $58.5 billion in fiscal 2024, the 19th most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the Department of Administrative Services, Procurement Services, and vendors register and find bids in OregonBuys.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028-29 budget proposal usually comes Dec. 1.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 11 and is scheduled to adjourn June 19.
Oregon government at a glance
| Fact | Oregon |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $58.5 billion (19th of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028-29 · proposal usually Dec. 1 |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 11 to June 19 (160 days) |
| Central procurement office | Department of Administrative Services, Procurement Services |
| Bid and vendor portal | OregonBuys |
| State CIO | Terrence Woods, Chief Information Officer |
| Local governments | 1,528 total, including 1,029 special districts and 223 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 18 public power utilities and 20 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 12,316 (end of 2023) |
How Oregon buys
- Central purchasing. The Department of Administrative Services, Procurement Services handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. OregonBuys is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our Oregon 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. Oregon's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028-29.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released Dec. 1. 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 June 19. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Terrence Woods, Chief Information Officer, leads the Enterprise Information Services. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts 2 executive orders, no laws and 3 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.
Largest public buyers in Oregon
The biggest Oregon entities on our national rankings. Each one runs its own budget and, in most cases, its own purchasing.
| Buyer | Type | Size | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | City | 635,109 residents (2025) | 28 of 100 largest cities |
| Multnomah County | County | 795,391 residents (2025) | 82 of 100 largest counties |
| Tri-County Metro. Transp. District of Oregon | Transit agency | 57,442,700 trips (2023) | 19 of 50 largest |
| Portland International | Airport | 9,054,394 passengers boarded (2025) | 32 of 100 busiest |
| Portland Water Bureau | Water utility | 666,200 people served | 45 of 208 largest |
| Tualatin Valley Water District | Water utility | 224,600 people served | 170 of 208 largest |
| Eugene Water & Electric Board | Public power utility | 99,939 electric customers (2024) | 31 of 50 largest |
| Portland (OR) Police | Police department | 881 sworn officers (2016) | 45 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
- 1,528 local governments. That includes 1,029 special districts and 223 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 18 public power utilities and 20 electric cooperatives serve 549,433 customers, 26% of the state. See Oregon 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 Oregon 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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