The Department of Finance and Management is dedicated to the effective and efficient execution of the State’s fiscal responsibilities. We are committed to serving Vermont’s citizens and our peers by:

In addition to the Commissioner's Office, the Department of Finance and Management consists of three divisions, Budget and Management, Financial Operations and Customer Support. 

 

Budget and Management assists in the development of the Governor’s recommended budget, monitors and defends the passage of the budget through the legislature, and manages the adopted budget throughout the fiscal year.

 

Financial Operations maintains and operates the state’s centralized accounting system, VISION. They also provide related controls and services for managers and employees of state government, and generate reliable financial information that is in accord with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This effort culminates in the publication of the State’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Additional responsibilities of Financial Operations include oversight and management of payroll and cooperation with the State Treasurer in projecting and monitoring cash flow of State government.

 

Customer Support supports users of the VISION system by providing training classes and material, answering questions about VISION and facilitating the resolution of any technical issues. All questions related to modifying VISION or requests for added functionality, such as adding new modules to support your business, should be directed to the VISION Finance Support Team.