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

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

(2)  The development, coordination and review oflong-range program and financial plans that will implement established stateobjectives and policies.

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

(4)  The evaluation of alternatives to existingobjectives, policies, plans and procedures that offer potential for moreefficient and effective use of state resources.

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