2025-2027 Biennial Budget

Current Budget

The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations current operating budget is as follows: 
 

Budget Proposals 

OII submits a request to the Governor's office for the biennial operating and capital budgets.

Our requests support the agency's growth in opening in more regions of the state, aligning with its current priorities, and maintaining operational and performance goals. 

To learn more about our 2026-2027 budget proposals, see attached documents down below. 

• The House Bill, HB 1198 (page 165) 
• The Senate Bill, SB 5167 (page 165)  

Testimony 

To view the testimony of Director Roger Rogoff, visit the links provided below.

• House Appropriations (start at 30:15) 
• Ways & Means (start at 3:33) 

Budget Reductions

On January 24, 2025, the state Office of Financial Management (OFM) directed all non-exempt state agencies to identify and submit spending reductions of at least 6% from the 2025-27 biennial appropriations.

These proposals have been reviewed by Governor Bob Ferguson who has provided his recommendations to the Legislature. To view OII's budget reduction proposal:

• 2025-27 Biennial Recommendation Summary (page 51) 
• 2025 Budget Saving Options