Ledger code 5932
Retention Incentive
Nevada spent $8.56 million on retention incentive in FY2026 — 1520% of a $563,000 budget. That is about $1 in every $3 of Terminal leave, longevity and incentive pay's spending.
That is 73% less than in FY2025 ($31.2 million), not adjusted for inflation.
- Spent FY2026
- $8.56 million$8,555,500
- Budget FY2026
- $563 thousandReserves excluded
- Share of budget spent
- 1520%Spent ÷ budget
- Change from FY2025
- −72.6%FY2025: $31.2 million
29.0% of Terminal leave, longevity and incentive pay spending.
Show the numbers
| Fiscal year | Spent | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| FY2006 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2007 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2008 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2009 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2010 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2011 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2012 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2013 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2014 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2015 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2016 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2017 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2018 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2019 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2020 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2021 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2022 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2023 | $17.1 million | Not available |
| FY2024 | $10.2 million | Not available |
| FY2025 | $31.2 million | Not available |
| FY2026 | $8.56 million | $563 thousand |
| FY2027 | See note | Not available |
Where the money went, by department
26 departments. The largest, Department of Human Services, accounts for 39% of the total.
| Department | Spent FY2026 |
|---|---|
| Department of Human Services | $3.30 millionof $563 thousand |
| Department of Corrections | $1.89 millionNo budget |
| Department of Motor Vehicles | $837 thousandNo budget |
| Department of Transportation | $715 thousandNo budget |
| Department of Public Safety | $690 thousandNo budget |
| State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | $247 thousandNo budget |
| Department of Veterans Services | $143 thousandNo budget |
| Adjutant General | $103 thousandNo budget |
| Department of Employment, Training & Rehab | $96.3 thousandNo budget |
| Department of Wildlife | $81.8 thousandNo budget |
| Department of Administration | $78.0 thousandNo budget |
| Nevada Health Authority | $68.8 thousandNo budget |
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| Department | Spent FY2026 |
|---|---|
| Department of Taxation | $65.5 thousandNo budget |
| State Department of Agriculture | $58.3 thousandNo budget |
| Attorney General's Office | $51.5 thousandNo budget |
| Department of Business and Industry | $42.5 thousandNo budget |
| Governor's Office | $37.0 thousandNo budget |
| Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs | $23.0 thousandNo budget |
| Secretary of State's Office | $10.5 thousandNo budget |
| Cannabis Compliance Board | $6.5 thousandNo budget |
| Treasurer's Office | $5.5 thousandNo budget |
| Controller's Office | $4.8 thousandNo budget |
| Department of Education | $3.5 thousandNo budget |
| Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training | $1.0 thousandNo budget |
| Gaming Control Board | $1.0 thousandNo budget |
| Judicial Branch | $0No budget |
Over time
Spent each year, stacked by department; the dashed line is the budget. Not adjusted for inflation.
- Other (23)
- Department of Public Safety
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Human Services
- Budget (current, reserves excluded)
Show the numbers
| Fiscal year | Department of Human Services | Department of Corrections | Department of Motor Vehicles | Department of Transportation | Department of Public Safety | Other (23) | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2006 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2007 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2008 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2009 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2010 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FY2023 | — | — | — | — | — | $17.1 million | — |
| FY2024 | — | — | — | — | — | $10.2 million | — |
| FY2025 | $12.2 thousand | $7.1 thousand | $3.1 thousand | $2.23 million | $2.5 thousand | $28.9 million | — |
| FY2026 | $3.30 million | $1.89 million | $837 thousand | $715 thousand | $690 thousand | $1.13 million | $563 thousand |
| FY2027 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Budget journey, 2025-27
How the biennium's budget changed from the Governor's proposal to today.
For FY2026 the Legislature approved $0. Adjustments since the session, many approved by the Interim Finance Committee, have raised it to $563,000.
| Step | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Governor recommended | $0 | Not available |
| Legislature approved | $0 | Not available |
| Current budget | $563 thousand(+$563 thousand adj.) | Not available |
Notes
Departments as organised in FY2026. Each row links to its page in Explore.