Commission meets online May 15 to hear about budget development process

SALEM, Ore.—The Commission will meet Friday, May 15 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. to hear an informational overview of the 2027-29 budget development process. Following the presentation, Commissioners will have time to ask questions of ODFW staff and discuss next steps in the process.

See the agenda online. The meeting will be livestreamed via ODFW's YouTube channel and can also be viewed in ODFW's classroom at 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem.

No public testimony will be taken during the meeting as the agenda item is informational only. The Commission is expected to vote on the agency's budget proposal at its June 26 meeting in La Grande.

In Oregon, state agency budgets are developed every two years. The two-year budget period begins on July 1 of odd-numbered years and concludes on June 30 of the next odd-numbered year. State agencies submit their budget requests to the Governor who creates a Recommended Budget for consideration by the Oregon legislature.

An Executive Session may also be held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, as well as to consult with legal counsel concerning legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed as authorized by ORS 192.660(2)(h). The executive session is closed to the public. Media wishing to attend should contact the Director's office at (503) 947-6044.

Reasonable accommodations, such as assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape, will be provided as needed. To ensure availability, please contact the Director's Office at 503.947.6044 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to make your request. TTY users can reach ODFW by using the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service. Please dial 711 and ask to connect to 503-947-6044.