(1) The Ministry shall have an office known as the Budget Office.

(2) The Budget Office shall be responsible for

(a) the preparation of the annual estimates and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework within the constraints specified in the Government’s Fiscal Strategy Document;

(b) the preparation of the mid-year review and half-yearly budget implementation reports under sections 28 and 34;

(c) advising the Minister through the Chief Director on all matters related to the annual budget, supplementary budget and the Medium Term Expenditure Framework;

(d) advising the Chief Director on matters related to the classification of the budget and systems required to prepare the budget; and

(e) perform any other function assigned by the Chief Director.