Bill > S1714

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and propose methods for improving the accountability, economy, and efficiency of the government of the Commonwealth and its agencies, departments, instrumentalities, and political subdivisions. The commission's purpose is to make recommendations to the governor and the general court to promote better service and cost-effectiveness across all branches of state and local government, including by reducing expenditures, eliminating duplication, consolidating services, abolishing unnecessary functions, reorganizing departments, clarifying duties, revising appropriations, establishing performance measurement, and improving public employee career services and contract management. The commission will be composed of seven members appointed by the governor with diverse expertise, three senators, three representatives, the governor, the senate president, the speaker of the house, the auditor, and the inspector general, and will meet at least quarterly, with the authority to request staff support and file annual and final reports, and will specifically examine the feasibility of pilot projects using the Baldrige National Quality Program criteria to enhance agency capabilities and sustainability.