MN SF65

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 16A.10 to require state agencies to submit proposed detailed operating budgets prepared according to zero-based budgeting by October 15 of each even-numbered year.

Defines zero-based budgeting as a method where the prior biennium's budget is deemed zero and each proposed expenditure must be justified as if it were a new expenditure.

Requires zero-based budget plans to include activity descriptions with statutory justification, quantitative adverse impact estimates if activities are discontinued, program outcome measures, itemized minimum service expenditures, current service expenditure accounts with personnel requirements, and a ranking of activities by contribution to agency goals.

Directs the Commissioner of Management and Budget to adopt policies and procedures for implementing zero-based budgeting and to provide technical assistance to state departments, institutions, and agencies.

Effective July 1, 2017, with implementation required beginning in fiscal year 2020.