HF 404

1st Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/21/2013 03:24pm

A bill for an act
relating to appropriations; appropriating money to study and develop
recommendations for implementing a return on taxpayer investment methodology
and practices for human services and corrections programs.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; RETURN ON TAXPAYER INVESTMENT
IMPLEMENTATION STUDY.
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new text begin $100,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2014 from the general fund to the
commissioner of management and budget to develop recommendations for implementing a
return on taxpayer investment (ROTI) methodology and practice related to human services
and corrections programs administered and funded by state and county government. The
scope of the study shall include assessments of ROTI initiatives in other states, design
implications for Minnesota, and identification of one or more Minnesota institutions of
higher education capable of providing rigorous and consistent nonpartisan institutional
support for ROTI. The commissioner shall consult with representatives of other state
agencies, counties, legislative staff, Minnesota institutions of higher education, and other
stakeholders in developing recommendations. The commissioner shall report findings and
recommendations to the governor and legislature by November 30, 2013.
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