The office that analyzes the budget for the legislature is the ______,whereas the organization that prepares the budget for the governor is the ______.
A)the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO);the Controller's Office
B)the State Treasurer's Office;the Controller's Office
C)the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO);the Department of Finance
D)the Senate Office of Research;the Department of Finance

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The Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) is responsible for analyzing the budget for the legislature, while the Department of Finance is responsible for preparing the budget for the governor. Option A is incorrect because the Controller's Office is responsible for accounting and financial reporting, not budget analysis or preparation. Option B is incorrect because the State Treasurer's Office is responsible for managing the state's investments and finances, not budget analysis or preparation. Option D is incorrect because the Senate Office of Research provides information, analysis, and advice to senators on legislation and policy, not budget analysis or preparation.

The Office That Analyzes the Budget for the Legislature Is