State of Public Budgeting 2026 Report

What’s Getting in the Way of Easier Budgeting and What to Do About It

This report is based on insights from 46 public sector finance and budget leaders across North America who are directly responsible for budgeting, financial planning, and reporting. Their perspectives reflect the operational realities of organizations managing fiscal pressure, workforce constraints, and rising public accountability expectations.

Download the 2026 State of Public Budgeting report to explore:

• Why fiscal uncertainty is reshaping how public sector budgets are built and defended
• How manual processes and disconnected tools are limiting finance team performance
• What the data reveals about transparency, ADA compliance, and budget book publishing
• The scenario planning gap and what it means for organizations navigating an unpredictable funding environment
• Where AI adoption stands in public sector budgeting and what is holding teams back
• Five actions finance leaders can take now to close the gap between intent and infrastructure