National Association Of State Budget Officers

The National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) is an organization dedicated to fostering research, information exchange, and cooperation in state budgeting. Its primary objective is to enhance budget preparation and management, leading to greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the allocation and use of resources. NASBO achieves this by encouraging studies and research in state budgeting, promoting collaboration among budget officers, and advocating for improved techniques to optimize resource allocation and management.

In pursuit of its mission, NASBO provides various services to its members. Twice a year, it publishes the Fiscal Survey of States Report, which offers data from all governors' proposed and enacted budgets. Additionally, NASBO releases the State Expenditure Report annually, examining spending in the functional areas of state budgets. NASBO also distributes an in-depth report every Monday, providing up-to-date information on significant federal actions impacting states. During the COVID-19 pandemic, NASBO released an additional report on Wednesdays. Furthermore, it sends a weekly email to budget staff with press clips covering top budget stories in the states, as well as updates on health care issues that significantly affect state budgets. NASBO monitors state fiscal conditions, governors' proposals, and press accounts to keep members informed about state-by-state budget and revenue outlooks, providing a monthly "News Flash."

In addition to its monitoring and reporting functions, NASBO is proactive in tracking federal actions that affect states. It has a weekly publication to monitor these actions and offers in-depth issue summaries on topics of critical interest to state budget officers. NASBO staff handles research inquiries, providing information on practices in other states, policy analysis, and insights into federal actions impacting state finance. The organization also tracks and publishes information on governors' state of the state speeches, detailing their priorities. NASBO staff travels to state budget offices and speaks at conferences throughout the year to share information about state budgets, and hosts webinars and conference calls for members' education and discussion. With three major national meetings each year, NASBO provides opportunities for members to focus on policy issues, intergovernmental issues, and economic trends, allowing them to engage with colleagues from other states and exchange promising practices.