Montana Title 17. State Finance § 17-2-101. Title and purpose

(a) comply with Article VIII, section 12, of the Montana constitution;

(b) simplify the accounting system and treasury fund structure of the state;

(c) make possible the full utilization of modern accounting methods;

(d) provide the legislature with a greater measure of control over public money; and

(e) enable the financial records of the state to accurately reflect the state's revenue, expenditures, expenses, and financial position in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.