Budget, Division of the

Agency Web Site: https://www.budget.ny.gov/

Mission

The Division of the Budget (DOB) is responsible for assisting the Governor in the development of the Executive Budget and serves as the Governor's primary advisor on fiscal matters such as local government and public authority finances. To support the Governor's efforts, DOB will continue to reshape its mission and organizational structure to manage program and policy delivery outcomes. This mission includes oversight of agency performance, and an enhanced emphasis on governance to embed a culture of performance throughout the State. The synthesis of management and budget functions within DOB will ensure that the policies, programs and projects contained in the Budget are delivered in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Organization and Staffing

Located in Albany, the Division of the Budget operates under the direction of the Budget Director, who is appointed by the Governor.

Budget Highlights

The Executive Budget recommends $49.2 million All Funds ($28.3 million General Fund; $20.9 million Other Funds) for the Division of the Budget. Appropriations in FY 2022 were decreased by $537,000 in non-personal service.

The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 261 FTEs for the Division, unchanged from FY 2021.

Program Highlights

Budget Division Program

• Establishing budget policy and agency direction;
• Providing fiscal policy advice in revenue and expenditure forecasting, budget process management, and intergovernmental relations;
• Managing the development of State agency programs and budgets;
• Managing the execution of the enacted budget to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery; and
• Utilizing performance management tools to provide the most effective services to New Yorkers at the lowest possible cost

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/19/2021