The Office provides data to the Governor's Office for its use in making annual budget recommendations to the General Assembly and works closely with the legislature throughout the budgetary cycle. Through its Budget Development Unit , the Office consults with and advises agencies on priorities, cost-effectiveness, and statewide considerations regarding agency plans and funding needs. Major funding issues are fully analyzed and developed into issue papers for staff consideration by the General Assembly. Formula funding is studied for efficiency and fairness. Fiscal impact statements on pending legislation are prepared as requested by legislative committees.
Staff also review and make recommendations on transfers of funds as requested by agencies.
The Analysis and Reports Unit provides resources dedicated to budget research and policy development. It develops and sustains a variety of reports and procedures which support budgetary decision-making by the Governor's Office and General Assembly. These include budget requests and the preparation of analytical and historical budget reports, summaries, and other statistical information. Grant Services , pursuant to the South Carolina Federal and Other Funds Oversight Act, serves as the State clearinghouse for the intergovernmental review process, is responsible for the review and authorization of unanticipated Federal and Other funds received by state agencies, and annually prepares the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan.