Budget Development
Budget Development facilitates the preparation and implementation of the Governor's budget and policy agenda through the integration of objective fiscal and policy analysis, program evaluation and financial management. We assist agencies in the planning and implementation of operational programs and capital projects affecting all Delawareans.
Delaware Budget Cycle

- July: New Fiscal Year - Budget Guidelines Distributed
- August: Door Openers Due
- September: Target Meetings
- October: Budget Requests
- November: Public Hearings
- December: Governor's Briefings
- January: Governor's Recommended Budget Released
- February-March: Joint Finance Committee (JFC) Hearings
- April-May: JFC Markk-up - Bond Bill Hearings
- June: Bond Bill Mark-up - Passage of Final Budget Bills
** Accessibility Notice: The FY26 Treasury State Agreement is a signed contract and may not comply with current digital accessibility standards. If you need an accessible version, please contact us using our Accessibility Form.
