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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.

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$37 million available to expand, restore New Mexico’s public lands
Jul 28, 2026
$37 million available to expand, restore New Mexico’s public lands SANTA FE — New Mexicans will soon have more places to hike, fish, hunt and explore, as the state makes $37 million available to expand public lands. Beginning today, the Department of Finance and…
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State invests $2 million for safer, healthier animal shelters
Jul 17, 2026
State invests $2 million for safer, healthier animal shelters SANTA FE — Seventeen animal shelters across New Mexico will receive nearly $2 million to improve the care and sheltering of domestic cats and dogs. Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) administers…
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$38 million heads to New Mexico communities
Jul 16, 2026
$38 million heads to New Mexico communities SANTA FE — More than 230 community projects across all 33 New Mexico counties will receive state funding, supporting services ranging from behavioral health and senior meal sites to youth programs and public safety. 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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