The bill amends the Executive Budget Act to strengthen the strategic planning and performance management processes for executive branch agencies in Alaska. It introduces requirements for state entities to create comprehensive strategic plans and mission statements that align with the governor's priorities, which must be updated biennially. These plans are required to include specific, measurable objectives, user group feedback, and external factors that may affect goal achievement. The Office of Management and Budget will review these plans to ensure they are consistent with executive decisions and legislative appropriations. Additionally, performance plans must be submitted alongside strategic plans, and the legislature will play a more active role in reviewing these documents to promote results-based governance.

The bill also amends various sections of AS 37.07 to enhance financial and performance planning for state entities, boards, and commissions. It mandates the submission of an annual financial plan by December 15, detailing budget requests and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year. Each state entity is required to establish a performance plan that aligns with its strategic plan, including program structures and performance measures. The new provisions emphasize the identification of statewide priorities by the governor and require legislative review of these plans, with all submitted documents being public information. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB0037A, AM SB 37, introduced 01/10/2025: 16.05.110, 16.05.140, 37.07.085, 37.07.050, 37.07.010, 37.07.014, 37.07.016, 37.07.040, 37.07.020, 37.07.055, 37.14.003, 37.07.060, 35.10.015, 37.07.070, 37.07.080, 37.07.120, 44.66.050