[§37-63]  Statement of policy.  It is
the purpose of this part to establish a comprehensive system for state program
and financial management which furthers the capacity of the governor and the
legislature to plan, program and finance the programs of the State.  The system
shall include procedures for:



(1)  The orderly establishment, continuing review and
periodic revision of the state program and financial objectives and policies.



(2)  The development, coordination and review of
long-range program and financial plans that will implement established state
objectives and policies.



(3)  The preparation, coordination and analysis, and
enactment of a budget organized to focus on state programs and their costs,
that authorizes the implementation of the long-range plans in the succeeding
budget period.



(4)  The evaluation of alternatives to existing
objectives, policies, plans and procedures that offer potential for more
efficient and effective use of state resources.



(5)  The regular appraisal and reporting of program
performance. [L 1970, c 185, §3]