NSW Treasury budget and financial management

We create and share financial management best practices. We guide and advise the NSW public sector on financial management issues.

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About the NSW Budget

NSW Budget 2024-2025

Our Budget for 2024-2025 focuses on essential services including public schools and hospitals, it looks at cost-of-living pressures as well as family and domestic violence. The Budget also outlines our long-term plan for a better NSW.

Learn more about the NSW Budget 2024-2025

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Our budget strategy

Learn about our budget processes and how NSW Treasury manage the finances of our state to make sure it is a great place to live and work.

Our financial reporting

Every year, we deliver a Report of State Finances for the last financial year. The report outlines the state’s financial performance and position.

Appropriations

Each year we create appropriation bills that outline how money will be spent and where it will be allocated, helping us to deliver services to the people of NSW.

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Government Sector Finance Act 2018

The Government Sector Financial Act 2018 (GSF Act) focuses on better performance, transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing finances in the sector. Find out what the GSF Act means and how it affects you.

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Types of government money

Government agencies receive money from various sources, each with specific rules on how it can be used and authorised. The Government Sector Finance Act 2018 (GSF Act) outlines these requirements to ensure proper financial management.

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Financial risk management

Our Financial Risk Management Policy (FRM Policy) offers a guide to all of government to manage and look out for any possible financial risks.

Revenue and taxation

Revenue helps to fund the wide range of government services for the people of NSW. We raise revenue through various taxes, casino duties, the sale of goods and services as well as fines and fees. Local councils also raise revenue through rates, fees and charges.

Find out more about revenue and taxation in NSW