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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

2024 Legislative Session Remote Fiscal Note Tracking System Training

Now that scheduled training sessions are over, training for the 2024 legislative session can be scheduled by contacting theLBO Coordinator. Training will include an overview, demonstrations, and questions and answers. The presentation will last about 45 minutes, with additional time offered for questions from attendees.

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.

Use your Escape key to exit the trainings.

• 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.