Commission on Performance Budgeting Duties 1. Provision of guidance and advice. Provide strategic guidance and advice to the Legislature and the Governor regarding performance budgeting in State Government, including the methods and strategies used by departments and agencies for the collection and evaluation of information related to programs and services provided, public benefits, services not provided, coordination, alternatives and impact. The commission shall also provide guidance and advice on the methods and strategies for implementing performance budgeting in State Government; 2. Evaluation. Evaluate the structure and system of performance budgeting in State Government; 3. Review of performance budgeting information. Receive and review performance budgeting information on a periodic basis from the Legislature and the Governor; 4. Research. Research national trends among other states in the implementation of performance budgeting; and 4-A. Auditing. No later than January 15, 1999, recommend to the Legislature and the Governor the most cost-effective method for State Government to annually validate measurable objectives and conduct audits of the performance budgets for the most recent fiscal year. 5. Report. Report periodically to the Legislature and the Governor on recommendations for improvements in performance budgeting in State Government.

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