FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS:

• Prepare forms, orders and circulars embodying instructions on budgetary and appropriation matters for the signature of the governor or mayor, as the case may be;

• Review and consolidate the budget proposals of different departments and offices of the local government unit;

• Assist the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in the preparation of the budget and during budget hearings ;

• Study and evaluate implications of proposed legislation and submit comments and recommendations thereon;

• Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and Management;

• Coordinate with the treasurer, accountant, and the planning and development coordinator for the purpose of budgeting;

• Assist the sanggunian concerned in reviewing the approved budgets of competent local government units;

• Coordinate with the planning and development coordinator in the formulation of the local government unit development plan.