It is the intent of the general assembly that, to the extent practicable, the budget of the state government shall be prepared using performance data and other relevant program measures. The goals for such budget shall include:

(1) For each budget unit, detailed statements identifying all substantial aspects of agency operations, priorities, and activities, to specifically include:

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 9-4-5102

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(A) A description of the objective or objectives of each program;
(B) A description of the activity or activities which are intended to accomplish each objective;
(C) Indicators of quantity and quality of performance of these activities; and
(D) The level of effort required to accomplish each activity in terms of funds and personnel; and
(2) A summary statement incorporating the information in subdivision (1) for the current and one (1) prior fiscal year for each budget unit and detailed statements of the sources of funding for all fiscal years presented.
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