The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for a $1.8 billion 2025-27 biennial operating budget and the administration of 29 separate financial accounts. The agency's operating budget is made up of federal funds (33%) fee revenue (22%), General Fund-State (21%), COVID-19 funds (3%), and other dedicated funding (21%). Other dedicated funds are separate accounts whose money can be used for only specific purposes, such as the Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Care Systems Account.
Most of the funds the agency manages (60%) are invested with our partners in the local health jurisdictions and communities for direct service delivery.
Operating Budget by Fund
Below: This pie chart reflects total agency operating budget, including unassigned (unallotted) budget authority, such as federal authority for upcoming grants not yet received.
Operating Budget by Object Expenditure
Below: Pie chart showing the operating budget by object expenditure: investments through partners: 60%, salaries and benefits: 32%, all other: 8%.
