Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Approves $2.6B Budget for FY 26

DURANT, Okla. – The Choctaw Nation Tribal Council on Sept. 13 unanimously approved a comprehensive expense budget of $2.6 billion for fiscal year 2026. This budget represents a 10.5% increase over the previous year.

“The Tribal Council has shown time and time again their commitment to tribal members,” Chief Gary Batton said. “Each year, through the council’s guidance and preparation, we continue to improve our services to the Chahta people.”

“We are honored every year to offer new opportunities to our tribal members,” Batton said. “This approved budget places a $600 million investment back into the reservation for more housing opportunities, healthcare expansion, education, Chahta language and cultural investments. Our goal is to provide opportunities for a brighter future for our people.”

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) tribal membership continues to grow and now stands at more than 230,000 individuals. To support the tribe’s increasing demands, CNO plans to hire an additional 115 employees in fiscal year 2026, bringing the total number of associates to 13,600.

The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, 2025.