32 V.S.A. § 304: Preparation of budget

(a) Upon receiving from the Secretary of Administration the statements and estimates as provided in this chapter, the Governor-elect shall immediately thereafter study and review the same and shall make such investigations as may be necessary to enable him or her to prepare a budget setting forth such recommendations as he or she may determine.

(b) The Secretary of Administration shall furnish the Governor-elect with complete information relative to the finances of the State and shall render such assistance as requested in preparation of the budget.