Idaho
Idaho owns more than it owes. |
Idaho has a $7,300 Taxpayer Surplus.™ |
Idaho is a Sunshine State with enough assets to cover its debt. |
Elected officials have created a Taxpayer Surplus™, which is each taxpayer's share of money available after state bills have been paid. |
TIA's Taxpayer Surplus™ measurement incorporates both assets and liabilities, not just pension debt. |
Idaho has $10.6 billion of assets available to pay the state's bills totaling $5.9 billion. |
Idaho has $4.7 billion available after bills have been paid, which breaks down to $7,300 per taxpayer. |
Idaho's reported net position is overstated by $315.3 million, largely because the state delays recognizing losses incurred when the net pension liability increases. |
As of Aug 25, 2025, 421 days after the end of its June 30, 2024 fiscal year, the state had still not released its financial report for that year. This significant delay raises serious concerns about transparency and accountability in the state's financial reporting. |
Prior Years' TIA Reports
Other Resources
Idaho Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
Publishing Entity: State of ID Controller's Office