Virginia Code Title 2.2. Administration of Government § 2.2-1819. Payments to be made in accordance with appropriations; submission and approval of quarterly estimates

No money shall be paid out of the state treasury except in accordance with appropriations made by law.

No appropriation to any department, institution or other agency of the state government, except the General Assembly and the judiciary, shall become available for expenditure until the agency submits an annual estimate of the amounts required for each activity to the Director of the Department of Planning and Budget and Governor for approval by the Governor.