Montana State Library Annual Reports
Each September, the Montana State Library publishes an annual report that describes the work achieved in the previous fiscal year. The report includes key successes, program measures, and a financial summary.
Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report
The Montana State Library Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report is now available.
Year in Review
Despite concerns, essential federal funding for library development services, library technology programs, the Water Information System, and the Natural Heritage Program remains intact. We continue to monitor federal administrative changes for potential future impacts on this funding, which accounts for approximately 18% of our total budget.
Similarly, in FY 25, we experienced a significant drop in revenue from recordation fees, which fund much of our GIS work. Lack of funds meant we could not offer Geospatial Information Act grants or make planned investments in the Montana State Reference Network. Although uncertainty in the housing market may continue to affect these fees, revenue has rebounded, and we're planning to invest in these programs in FY 26. We were also encouraged by unexpected legislative support and key partners like the Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders, who helped pass a law to increase the recordation fee and further support GIS in Montana... Continue reading online.
Historical Annual Reports
View our annual reports in the library's digital collection of state publications:
