The Office of Budget and Management distributes guidelines to state agencies for preparation of the 2002-2003 Executive Budget. Two sets of guidelines are prepared, one for single program agencies and one for multiple program agencies. July through October 2000 Agencies' budget requests are due at various times during this period. Larger, more complex multiple-program agencies are given more time than smaller agencies to submit their budget requests. September through November 2000 OBM conducts internal budget hearings with agencies to discuss and evaluate their budget submissions.
Hearings are mandatory for most large agencies and voluntary for many small agencies.
December 2000 OBM internally forecasts revenue estimates for the upcoming biennium. OBM evaluates agencies' budgets and makes recommendations on funding priorities to the Governor within established revenue projections. Agencies are given a time period in which they may appeal to the Governor for additional funding. Governor makes final decisions for the Executive Budget . The Executive Budget is submitted to the General Assembly.