Who prepares Georgia's initial budget?

Who prepares Georgia's initial budget?

• A. The Governor
• B. The Legislature
• C. The Treasurer
• D. The Auditor

Answer: (A)

The state’s budget starts with the governor. In Georgia, the Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, prepares and submits the executive budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the General Assembly. This proposal sets the starting point for appropriations and is what legislators review, modify, and enact into law. The Treasurer handles state funds and debt management, and the Auditor oversees financial audits; neither is responsible for drafting the initial budget. The legislature ultimately approves the budget, but the initial plan comes from the governor’s office.

The state’s budget starts with the governor. In Georgia, the Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, prepares and submits the executive budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the General Assembly. This proposal sets the starting point for appropriations and is what legislators review, modify, and enact into law. The Treasurer handles state funds and debt management, and the Auditor oversees financial audits; neither is responsible for drafting the initial budget. The legislature ultimately approves the budget, but the initial plan comes from the governor’s office.