Operating Budget

The Budget Function is responsible for preparing budget analyses for each agency of State government. Each analysis provides summary funding and personnel detail, performance trends, an overview of agency spending, and a detailed analysis of the incremental budget change. Where applicable, analyses also raise fiscal and policy issues, updates, and recommendations, which may include budget bill language, committee narrative, reductions, or additions. Budget analysts work throughout the year on a variety of projects, including preparation of a “current services” baseline estimate for the next fiscal year and a long-term general fund forecast, which assist the Spending Affordability Committee in recommending a prudent level of spending growth. Analysts also review the closeout of the most recently completed fiscal year, identify upcoming budget issues, attend site visits, respond to legislative requests for information, and conduct research.