OPB serves the Governor and the state of Georgia in five primary ways:

  • Develop the Governor’s budget recommendations for the current and upcoming fiscal years for presentation to the Georgia General Assembly
  • Provide research and analysis to the Governor and state agencies on budgetary to promote an efficient and effective state government
  • Review agencies' spending activities to ensure sound fiscal stewardship and compliance with the appropriations act and the Governor's policy goals
  • Develop the state’s strategic plan, outlining the Governor’s vision for the state and how agencies can best support that vision
  • Supply official demographic and statistical data about the state of Georgia