Office of Policy and Budget

Welcome to the Office of Policy and Budget home page.

What We Do

The Office of Policy and Budget conducts budget and policy analysis, as well as budget, legislative, and federal-state planning functions for the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Responsibilities of the team include developing DPI's education related budget initiatives; coordinating agency policy development; coordinating administrative rules promulgation; analyzing key legislation affecting schools, libraries, and the department; position management throughout the department; and providing technical assistance in management, planning, and resource development.

For more information on the department's budget for the current 2025-27 biennium, please see "2025-27 Biennial Budget".

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For more information, contact: 

Erin Fath, Director (608) 266-2804