Section 41-4-80 Established; Functions and Duties.

There shall be in the Department of Finance a division of the budget. The functions and duties of the division of the budget shall be as follows: (1) To prepare and administer the budget, and direct the execution thereof. (2) To prepare a detailed tentative budget for every department, board, bureau, commission, agency, office and institution of the state, including those which employ special or earmarked funds, and all earmarked and special funds shall be included in the regular budget of each such department, board, bureau, commission, agency, office or institution. (3) To make all budget allotments. (4) To administer, enforce and supervise the execution of the budget, including the enforcement of penalties for the violation of any law, rule, or regulation with respect thereto. (5) To perform all acts and duties required with respect to the budget by the provisions of this article. (6) To furnish all information for and assist in the preparation of the general revenue bill and all appropriation bills. (7) To prepare or make such comparisons, studies and reports as may be helpful in the preparation or execution of the budget or the making of budget allotments or as may be required from time to time by the Director of Finance or the Governor. (8) To secure such information and data from any department, board, bureau, commission, agency, office, or institution of the state or any officer or employee thereof as may be needed or considered helpful in the preparation of the budget or any report, study, comparison, or other assignment of the division of the budget. (9) To perform such other functions and duties of the Department of Finance as may from time to time be assigned by the Director of Finance.