Do federal funds make up about one-third of North Dakota’s state spending?

Federal funds made up about 31.3% of North Dakota’s total state spending in fiscal year 2024, the most recent year for which full data is available.

Data from the National Association of State Budget Officers shows that federal dollars accounted for nearly one-third of the state’s total expenditures that year.

Federal funding supports major areas of state spending, including programs such as Medicaid, transportation, and education.

Nationally, federal funds accounted for about 34% of total state spending in fiscal year 2024, slightly higher than North Dakota’s share.

Federal support levels vary from year to year, but federal funding consistently makes up a notable portion of state budgets across the country.