GOVERNOR David M. Apatang, in a letter Friday, May 1, to the Legislature’s presiding officers, said he is submitting his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget totaling $157.7 million in projected general fund revenues, of which only $101.9 million will be available for government appropriation. The rest is allocated to fixed obligations such as earmarks, debt service, and settlement commitments, totaling $55.8 million.
In FY 2026, the government’s projected budgetary resources totaled $162.45 million, of which $138.93 million was available for appropriation.
The governor noted that his proposed budget “does not yet reflect the fiscal impact of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which is expected to further strain government operations and revenue.” He added, “Damage to critical infrastructure and disruptions to economic activity will increase expenditures while suppressing revenue collections, further narrowing our fiscal margin.”
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