Bill > HB07232

This bill directs the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to conduct a comprehensive review of the state's contracting and payment processes for state agencies, service providers, and nonprofit organizations, with the goal of identifying ways to make these processes more efficient and timely. The review will specifically examine several key areas: (1) whether state agencies have sufficient staffing to draft and process contracts, (2) complications arising from the current multi-agency contract review process, (3) issues that delay contract payments after approval, (4) the potential for using adaptable master contracts, and (5) the possibility of allocating carried-forward funds to service providers when contract processing is delayed. The secretary is required to consult with the Commissioner of Administrative Services, State Comptroller, and Attorney General during this review, and must submit a detailed report to the legislative appropriations committee by January 1, 2026, including recommendations for streamlining the contracting process. The bill emphasizes using existing personnel to conduct the review and aims to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of state service contracts without creating significant new bureaucratic structures.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (J)

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