1)      Prepare forms, order and circulars embody­ing instructions on budgetary and appro­priation matters for the signature of the governor or mayor, as the case may be;

2)      Review and consolidate the budget proposals of differ­ent departments and offices of the local government unit;

3)      Assist the mayor, in the preparation of the budget and during budget hearings;

4)      Study and evaluate budgetary implica­tions of   proposed legislation and submit comments    and recommendation there­on;

5)      Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and Management;

6)      Coordinate with the treasurer, the ac­countant, and the planning and develop­ment coordinator for the purpose of budgeting;

7)      Assist the sanggunian concerned in review­ing the approved budgets of component local government units;

8)      Coordinate with the planning and develop­ment coordinator in formulation of the local government unit development plan; and

9)      Exercise such other powers and   perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribe by law   or ordinance.