D.__Develop and implement a program to publicize the existence of Dirigo Health and Dirigo Health Insurance and the eligibility requirements and the enrollment procedures for Dirigo Health Insurance and to maintain public awareness of Dirigo Health and Dirigo Health Insurance;

E.__Arrange the provision of Dirigo Health Insurance benefit coverage to eligible individuals and eligible employees through contracts with one or more qualified bidders;

F. Develop a high-risk pool for plan enrollees in Dirigo Health Insurance in accordance with the provisions of section 6971; and

G.__Establish and operate the Maine Quality Forum in accordance with the provisions of section 6951.

3. Budget. The revenues and expenditures of Dirigo Health are subject to legislative approval in the biennial budget process. At the direction of the board, the executive director shall prepare the budget for the administration and operation of Dirigo Health in accordance with the provisions of law that apply to departments of State Government.

4.__Audit.__Dirigo Health must be audited annually by the State Auditor. The board may, in its discretion, arrange for an independent audit to be conducted. A copy of the audit must be provided to the State Controller, to the superintendent, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over insurance and financial services matters and to the joint standing