Key takeaways
- West Virginia state government spent $25.8 billion in fiscal 2024, the 34th most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the Purchasing Division, and vendors register and find bids in wvOASIS.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028 budget proposal usually comes in January (2nd Wednesday).
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 13 and is scheduled to adjourn March 13.
West Virginia government at a glance
| Fact | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $25.8 billion (34th of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028 · proposal usually in January (2nd Wednesday) |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 13 to March 13 (60 days) |
| Central procurement office | Purchasing Division |
| Bid and vendor portal | wvOASIS |
| State CIO | Heather Abbott, Chief Information Officer |
| Local governments | 639 total, including 298 special districts and 55 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 2 public power utilities and 2 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 5,800 (end of 2023) |
How West Virginia buys
- Central purchasing. The Purchasing Division handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. wvOASIS is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our West Virginia 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. West Virginia's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released in January (2nd Wednesday). Status as of Nov. 8, 2026: not yet released. Track it in our governor budget proposals tracker.
- 2027 session. Convenes Jan. 13 and is scheduled to adjourn March 13. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Heather Abbott, Chief Information Officer, leads the Office of Technology. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts no executive orders, 2 laws and 1 agency policy 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
- 639 local governments. That includes 298 special districts and 55 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 2 public power utilities and 2 electric cooperatives serve 11,725 customers, 1% of the state. See West Virginia utilities.
- Budget cycles. Cities, counties and school districts set their own fiscal years; see city and county budget calendars.
West Virginia state holidays in 2027
Besides the 11 federal holidays, West Virginia state offices close on these days in 2027:
- West Virginia Day: June 20 (a Sunday) (West Virginia; check the state's observed date)
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 West Virginia 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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