The responsibilities of OFM include preparation of the governor's budget for presentation to the legislature and budget implementation monitoring, development and maintenance of the statewide financial and administrative systems central books of account, preparation of statewide financial reports, as well as budget and policy research and development of legislation to support the governor's policy goals. OFM also provides technical assistance to the governor and legislature by preparing notes and recommendations, based on information it has obtained, concerning needs and policies recommended for meeting these needs through state programs. In addition, OFM provides population estimates, monitors changes in the state economy and labor force, and plays a critical role in statewide human resources and public employee labor management relations. Finally, the Revised Code of Washington contains statutes that assign specific duties of an advisory, supervisory, regulatory or similar nature to the agency. All of these relate either directly or indirectly to the financial affairs of the state and its agencies.