About DFM
About DFM
About DFM
Learn about our mission, leadership, and role in supporting Idaho’s financial management.

Statewide Goals and Objectives
Statewide Goals and Objectives
Explore Idaho’s six constitutionally outlined categories and view each state agency’s goals and objectives.

Financial Terminology
Financial Terminology
Find clear definitions of key budgeting and financial terms used across state agencies.
Fiscal & Operations
About Fiscal & Operations
Meet Our Team
Meet our team and learn how we support state agencies with fiscal operations and provide administrative support for DFM.

Resources
Resources
Access key documents for supported agencies, including travel reimbursement guidelines and P-Card QRGs.

Single Audit
Single Audit
Generate audit reports by state or federal fiscal year to review compliance and financial oversight.

SWCAP
SWCAP
Statewide Cost Allocation Program, Indirect cost distribution & billing rates.
Budget
About Budget
About Budget
Meet the budget team and learn about their role in supporting statewide financial planning.

Publications
Budget Development Manual
Annual guidelines for budget officers to navigate the state’s budget request process.

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Budget Reference Library
Find key budget documents, including the Executive Budget Book, performance reports, strategic plans, emergency fund letters, position reports, federal funds inventory, and the Legislative Handbook.

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Other Publications
Access additional budget-related resources, including budget requests and budget summaries, to support financial planning and analysis.

FY 2027 Agency Budget Requests Budget Activities Summary Federal Funds Inventory
Deadlines, Plans, and Processes
Budget Process
Understand the steps and procedures involved in developing, reviewing, and finalizing the state budget.

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Strategic Plans and Performance Reports
Access long-term goals, progress tracking for state programs, and additional training resources to support informed decision-making and performance improvement.

Strategic Plans and Performance Reports
Economic Analysis
About Economic Analysis
About Economic Analysis
Get to know the Economic Analysis team and their role in providing data-driven insights, forecasts, and research to support informed policy and budget decisions.

Publications
Economic Publications
Search for key reports such as the Idaho General Fund Revenue Report, Idaho Economic Forecast, and General Fund Revenue Book to access comprehensive economic data and analyses.

Economics Dashboard
State Revenue Dashboard
View interactive Power BI visuals of Idaho’s General Fund revenue for real-time insights and trends.
Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
About Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
About Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Bureau
Meet the team overseeing administrative rules ensuring transparency and compliance in the rulemaking process.

Forms and Submission Resources
Forms
Access the information and login portal for grants, administrative rules forms, and non-cognizable submissions.

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Executive Agency Legislation Process
Find tools and resources for the executive agency legislation process, including templates, manuals, fiscal note templates, and important deadlines.

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Contact
About DFM
About DFM State Wide Goals and Objectives Financial Terminology
Fiscal & Operations
About Fiscal & Operations Resources Statewide Cost Allocation Program (SWCAP)
Budget
About Budget
Publications
Budget Development Manual Budget Reference Library FY 2027 Agency Budget Requests Budget Activities Summary Federal Funds Inventory
Deadlines, Plans, and Processes
Explore Budget Process Strategic Plans and Performance Reports

Economic Analysis
About Economic Analysis Economic Publications Economics Dashboard
Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
About Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
Forms and Submission Resources
Forms Executive Agency Legislation Process

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Executive Agency Legislation Process

Outlines the process of drafting and review of proposed legislation and provides tools and instruction on drafting legislation to ensure alignment with the Governor's priorities.

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Tools and Resources Fiscal Note Templates Questions and Support

The process and resources for developing legislation can be found in the Executive Agency Legislation Process Manual. This manual will assist you in the mechanics of drafting legislation and the process undertaken to review each proposal to ensure conformity with the Governor’s priorities and initiatives. All executive branch agencies must submit legislation through this process.

Tools and Resources

Executive Agency Legislation Process Manual
Learn about:

Drafting legislation mechanics.
Submission and review process.

Executive Agency Legislation System (EALS)
The EALS link is accessible only from within the State network. If you are trying to access the link from a State entity that is outside of the network, please contact ITS.

Access EALS System

User Manual for EALS
For detailed guidance on using the system, refer to the Executive Agency Legislative System User Manual.

Fiscal Note Templates

Download the appropriate template for your submission.

Template 1: No Fiscal Impact: This template is used to submit for review legislation that is expected to have no direct impact on revenue or spending.

Template 2: Revenue and Spending Impact: This template is used to document policies or actions that have no direct effect on revenue or spending.

Template 3: Revenue Impact: This template is used to submit for review legislation that is expected to have impact on revenue, but not on spending.

Template 4: Spending Impact: This template is used to submit for review legislation that is expected to have impact one spending, but not on revenue.

Have a question?
Our team is happy
to assist you.

For Questions About the System:

Contact: Lauren Smyser 
Email: lauren.smyser@dfm.idaho.gov

For Other Questions:

Contact Usor call +1 208-334-3900