WAC 82-48-040   Responsibilities.  The responsibilities of OFM include preparation of the governor's budget for presentation to the legislature and budget implementation monitoring through the operation of the budget and allotment systems, and maintenance of the statewide financial and administrative systems central books of account containing timely records of changes in the financial status of the state and other financial data bases. OFM also provides technical assistance to the governor and legislature by preparing notes and recommendations, based on information it has obtained, concerning needs and policies recommended for meeting these needs through state programs. In addition, OFM oversees statewide personal services contracting activities, provides a comprehensive risk management program for all state agencies and plays a critical role in statewide public employee labor management relations. Finally, the Revised Code of Washington contains statutes that assign specific duties of an advisory, supervisory, regulatory or similar nature to the agency. All of these relate either directly or indirectly to the financial affairs of the state and its agencies thereof.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.260. 05-01-004, § 82-48-040, filed 12/1/04, effective 1/2/05; Order 34, § 82-48-040, filed 9/16/76.]