The Planning and Budget Analysis program is responsible for the development and presentation of the Governor's policy, planning, and budget recommendations. The program contributes to the development of the annual Governor's Budget recommendation by providing analysis of revenues, financial requirements, and specific program issues affecting agencies. The Governor's analysts compare each budget against priorities set by the Governor in an attempt to address both state and local concerns. Analysts also participate in agency hearings during the appropriations process, trace agency sponsored legislation, and review each appropriations bill prior to the Governor signing.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $1,603,800 from all sources for Planning and Budget Analysis. This is an 11.3 percent reduction from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $1,603,800 from the General/Education Funds, a reduction of 11 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.
The Planning and Budget Analysis program is now used to budget for the new Operational Excellence (SUCCESS Framework) initiative in the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. Please see the line item description of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget for further detail about this initiative.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.