About OEO

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity's mission is to expand economic opportunities for all Arizonans by leading the analysis and evaluation of the state's population and economy, investing in workers, families, and communities to power Arizona’s economic growth.

About the agency

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is proud to carry out Governor Hobbs’s charge to build Arizona’s workforce of the future by expanding opportunities for Arizonans to access training that leads to good paying jobs. OEO is responsible for serving as Arizona’s workforce planning coordinator, supporting the Workforce Arizona Council, providing stewardship of the state workforce data evaluation system, providing economic and demographic research and analysis – including population estimates, providing employment and unemployment analysis, and developing labor market information for the development of the state workforce strategy. OEO also provides administrative support to the Arizona Finance Authority, and analytic expertise to other state agencies. To fulfill its mission, the OEO team works closely with other state agencies and federal, local, and tribal governments, and community leaders across education, business, and organized labor.

Budget Requests

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-4605 et seq. all statutorily required reports and budget estimates will be posted here.\

• FY2025 Budget Request
• FY2024 Budget Request
• FY2023 Budget Request
• FY2022 Budget Request