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What is a Fiscal Note?

Video: Fiscal Note Basics

Fiscal Note Uniform Standards and Procedures

Fiscal Note User Guide

Fiscal Note FAQs

Fiscal Note Process

System Training Materials

FNTS User Authorization Form Download a copy of the form and follow the instructions on the form.

Fiscal Note Worksheet (For best results, download this template and save it as a rich text file--.rtf extension)

Classified Fiscal Note Worksheet (For best results, download this template and save it as a rich text file--.rtf extension)

Fund Directory

Contingency Procedure: Offline Process

Offline FN Request Form

LBO FNTS Contingency Procedure

2026 Legislative Session Fiscal Note Tracking System Training

Trainings for the 2026 legislative session have now concluded. If you are interested in setting up a one on one training, please contact the LBO Coordinator at 651-297-7146 or lbo@lbo.mn.gov.

Self-Paced Trainings

View the trainings below at your convenience. Links in each "Topics" slide jump you to a new topic, or to a different slide within the currently viewed topic.

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• Fiscal Note Basics
• Fiscal Note Policy
• Logging On
• Working Sessions
• Searching
• Viewing
• Requesting
• Preparing
• Approving

Contact the LBO ( lbo@lbo.mn.gov) if you need any of the training materials in an alternate format or to arrange for individual remote FNTS training.