McDonnell, Bolling propose reforms to Va. budget

Published September 29, 2009 4:00am ET



The Republican candidates for Virginia governor and lieutenant governor proposed Monday to overhaul the state’s budget making by tying agency spending to performance, expanding “rainy day” reserves and enacting a series of audits, among other measures.

The package of reforms “shows our commitment to restoring fiscal integrity to the budget process,” Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, who is seeking re-election, told reporters in a conference call with Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell.

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