The National Association of State Budget OfficersNASBO is the knowledge leader for data and analysis on state fiscal issues and budget processes.
Through surveys, analysis, and consultation with experts, NASBO provides important original research to state budget decision makers and staff. Our publications are available for purchase at reasonable costs or to download at no cost.
E-Publications
Washington Report
Weekly news on federal actions and national issues affecting states
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State Budget Press Clips
Weekly summary of news and media coverage of state budget issues
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NASBO Research Publications
Fiscal Survey of the States
Semiannual publication: spring edition details governors’ proposed budgets; fall edition details enacted budgets. Order print copies ($25 each)
Fall 2012 Report
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Spring 2012 Report
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State Expenditure Report
Annual report examining spending in functional areas of state budgets. Order print copies ($40 each)
Fiscal Year 2011 Report (Fiscal 2010-2012 Data)
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Budget Processes in the States
State-by-state compilation of data on key aspects of the organization and operation of state government. Order print copies ($25 each)
Summer 2008 Report
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2012 Annual Publication Subscription
For $80 per year, you can receive the spring and fall editions of the Fiscal Survey and the annual Expenditure Report. By subscribing, you save $10 on the total cost of three reports with just one order.
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Additional NASBO Reports
As needed, NASBO also publishes reports on various topics ranging from capital budgeting to health care expenditures to state management practices.
Issue Briefs
NASBO Issue Briefs provide summary and synthesis on fiscal topics important to state budget officers, and are published frequently as short PDF documents available to download at no cost.