Sec. 24.20.231. - Duties.

The legislative finance division shall

(1) analyze the budget and appropriation requests of each department, institution, bureau, board, commission, or other agency of state government;

(2) analyze the revenue requirements of the state;

(3) provide the finance committees of the legislature with comprehensive budget review and fiscal analysis services;

(4) cooperate with the office of management and budget in establishing a comprehensive system for state budgeting and financial management as set out in AS 37.07 (Executive Budget Act);

(5) complete studies and prepare reports, memoranda, or other materials as directed by the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee;

(6) with the governor's permission, designate the legislative fiscal analyst to serve ex officio on the governor's budget review committee.