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1995 SESSION

LD1742376
HOUSE BILL NO. 1725
Offered January 18, 1995
A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.1-391 of the Code of Virginia, relating to duties of the Department of Planning and Budget.
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Patron--Murphy
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 2.1-391 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 2.1-391. Duties of Department.

The Department shall have the following duties:

1. Development and direction of an integrated policy analysis, planning, and budgeting process within state government.

2. Review and approval of all sub-state district systems boundaries established or proposed for establishment by state agencies.

3. Formulation of an executive budget as required in this chapter. In implementing this provision, the Department of Planning and Budget shall utilize the resources and determine the manner of participation of any executive agency as the Governor may determine necessary to support an efficient and effective budget process notwithstanding any contrary provision of law.

4. Conduct of policy analysis and program evaluation for the Governor.

5. Continuous review of the activities of state government focusing on budget requirements in the context of the goals and objectives determined by the Governor and the General Assembly and monitoring the progress of agencies in achieving goals and objectives.

6. Operation of a system of budgetary execution to assure that agency activities are conducted within fund limitations provided in the appropriations act and in accordance with gubernatorial and legislative intent.

7. Development and operation of a system of standardized reports of program and financial performance for management.

8. Coordination of statistical data by reviewing, analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating statistical data developed and used by state agencies and by receiving statistical data from outside sources, such as research institutes and the federal government.

9. Assessment of the impact of federal funds on state government by reviewing, analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating the federal budget, as well as solicitations, applications, and awards for federal financial aid programs on behalf of state agencies.

10. Review and verification of the accuracy of agency estimates of receipts from donations, gifts or other nongeneral fund revenue.

11. Carry out the phased implementation of a statewide, shared, geographic information program known as the Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN) which shall meet the strategic geographic needs of the Commonwealth and shall provide comprehensive products, a central repository of geographic information, and a network for the sharing and distribution of information and technical assistance for the coordinated implementation of geographic information systems throughout the Commonwealth.