State of West Virginia Executive Budget Report 2026-2031
This document is the State of West Virginia's Executive Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2027. It presents the Governor's recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year's revenues and proposed expenditures, alongside a Six-Year Financial Plan outlining anticipated financial trends through Fiscal Year 2031. Key long-range issues addressed include infrastructure projects and improvements, public education funding, healthcare challenges (chronic disease, substance use disorder, maternal and child health within Medicaid), management of the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA), and the health of state retirement systems. The plan emphasizes fiscal responsibility, managing long-term liabilities, and maintaining strong budgetary reserves.