Key takeaways
- Vermont state government spent $8.3 billion in fiscal 2024, the 48th most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the Office of Purchasing & Contracting, and vendors register and find bids in Bid opportunities.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028 budget proposal usually comes in January.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 6 and is scheduled to adjourn May 14.
Vermont government at a glance
| Fact | Vermont |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $8.3 billion (48th of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028 · proposal usually in January |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 6 to May 14 (129 days) |
| Central procurement office | Office of Purchasing & Contracting |
| Bid and vendor portal | Bid opportunities |
| State CIO | Andrea DeLaBruere, Interim Secretary and State CIO |
| Local governments | 574 total, including 162 special districts and 121 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 14 public power utilities and 2 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 1,334 (end of 2023) |
How Vermont buys
- Central purchasing. The Office of Purchasing & Contracting handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. Bid opportunities is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our Vermont 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. Vermont's 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. 6 and is scheduled to adjourn May 14. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Andrea DeLaBruere, Interim Secretary and State CIO, leads the Agency of Digital Services. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts no executive orders, 2 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
- 574 local governments. That includes 162 special districts and 121 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 14 public power utilities and 2 electric cooperatives serve 113,015 customers, 29% of the state. See Vermont utilities.
- Budget cycles. Cities, counties and school districts set their own fiscal years; see city and county budget calendars.
Vermont state holidays in 2027
Besides the 11 federal holidays, Vermont state offices close on these days in 2027:
- Town Meeting Day: Tuesday, March 2
- Bennington Battle Day: Monday, Aug. 16
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 Vermont 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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