Section 18.1141 - Duties of department. - Michigan Statutes

THE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 431 of 1984

18.1141 Duties of department.

Sec. 141.

The department shall do all of the following:

(a) Survey and examine the administrative organization and operations of state agencies to secure greater administrative and program efficiency and economy, to minimize the duplication of activities among state agencies and between state agencies and businesses, and to effect a better organization and consolidation of functions among state agencies. The findings of the surveys shall be incorporated and separately identified in the executive budget that is transmitted to the legislature. Through the executive budget process, the director may require state agencies to assist the department in making its surveys.

(b) Provide for expert and uniform conduct in state operations applicable to all state agencies.

(c) Provide centralized management of auxiliary services when advantageous to state government, after consultation with any affected state agency.

(d) Establish a comprehensive system of internal controls in the management of the state's financial affairs and record the transactions both in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and as required by law.

(e) Plan, prepare, and execute a comprehensive state budget pursuant to the state constitution of 1963.

History: 1984, Act 431, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985
Popular Name: Act 431
Popular Name: DMB