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State Parks says revenue is modestly up while capital spending focuses on reappropriated projects
Summary
Washington State Parks told commissioners that biennium-to-date revenue is about 3.2% above projections—driven largely by camping and Discover Pass receipts—while capital spending is concentrated on reappropriated projects; staff warned the agency faces out‑year budget pressure and is tracking supplemental budget proposals due in mid‑March.
Washington State Parks told its commissioners on March 4 that revenue is tracking ahead of expectations for the current biennium even as the agency manages a portfolio of reappropriated capital projects and eyes possible reductions in supplemental budget proposals.
Business Support Services Director Laura Holmes said the State Building Construction Account reflects $113.3 million in appropriations, with about 41 percent tied to reappropriated projects that crossed biennia. Actual expenditures and obligations combined are roughly $46.5 million. Holmes said 105 capital projects are being tracked, about half of which are under construction or complete and 37 percent in…
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