§11B-2-8. Examination of requests for appropriations.

(a) The secretary shall examine the requests of a spending unit with respect to requested appropriations, itemization, sufficiency of justification statements and accuracy and completeness of all other information which the spending officer is required to submit.

(b) If the secretary finds a request, report or statement of a spending unit inaccurate, incomplete or inadequate, he or she shall consult with the spending officer of the unit and require the submission of the requests in proper form and content. The secretary shall assist spending officers in the preparation of their requests.