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About the Department

The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) serves New Mexico through fiscal management support for state agencies, local governments, and community-based programs to achieve responsible and quality fiscal services for all New Mexicans. DFA received a clean audit for FY21 and remains committed to the continued improvement of the state's financial reporting. DFA was also an instrumental part in the accurate count of the 2020 Census, ensuring the promise of additional federal funding to the state.

Latest News

New Mexico picked for a 2026 top national budget conference
8/1/2025
SANTA FE – The National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) has selected New Mexico to host its 2026 Spring Conference, bringing top public finance officials and policy experts from across the country to Santa Ana Pueblo's Tamaya Resort next March.  "We're...
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State begins roll out of new modernized 911 system
7/25/2025
State begins roll out of new modernized 911 system   SANTA FE – New Mexico has started upgrading its 911 system to a modern internet-based system that can accept text messages, photos, videos, and more accurate location information from callers.  The Department of...
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New addressing resource: New Mexico Addressing Handbook!
7/25/2025
DFA is excited to announce a new addressing resource for New Mexico, called the New Mexico Addressing Handbook!  DFA developed this handbook to support local addressing staff and will ensure it remains viable over time by establishing an annual update process.  The...
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General Fund Information
Living • Department of Finance & Administration
Find more information on: Audit Information, Economic Indicators, Estimating Accuracy, Financial Summary, EAU General Fund Report, Revenue Estimates, Revenue Testimony, and General Fund Year to Date Revenue Accrual
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Capital Outlay Bureau
Business,Living • Department of Finance & Administration
The Capital Outlay Bureau (COB) is responsible for coordinating the funding and administration of capital projects under the statutory authority of the State Budget Division, Department of Finance and Administration.
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Federal Grants Bureau
Business • Department of Finance & Administration
New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration added the Federal Grant Bureau to the organizational structure to work directly with state agencies to track federal funding received by the state, notify agencies of federal funding opportunities available, and aid with grant applications. Lastly, staff will assist agencies with internal federal grant accounting, audit, and monitoring issues that may hold an agency back from receiving federal funds.
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Local Government Division
Business • Department of Finance & Administration
The Department of Finance and Administration, Local Government Division (LGD), provides administrative and technical support to local entities throughout the State of New Mexico.
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