Minnesota Legislature
SF 933
1st Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 04/24/2012 04:25pm
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A bill for an act
relating to state government; proposing the Back Office Consolidation Act;
appropriating funds for a benchmarking study for finance, procurement, and
human resources.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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This act may be known as the "Back Office Consolidation Act."
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Sec. 2. new text begin BENCHMARKING STUDIES.
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(a) $450,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2012 from the general fund to the
commissioner of the Department of Administration to contract for a benchmark study
resulting in a benchmark report on the efficiency and effectiveness of the following back
office functions: finance; procurement; and human resources, including payroll. This is a
onetime appropriation, and is available in fiscal year 2013. The benchmark report shall be
completed by November 1, 2012, and shall:
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(1) include an objective comparison of the performance of the state to peer groups
and world-class organizations;
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(2) quantify performance gaps;
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(3) uncover hidden costs;
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(4) identify improvement initiatives for the state to increase efficiency and
effectiveness; and
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(5) suggest a prioritized ranking of the improvement initiatives.
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(b) The commissioner of administration shall provide copies of the benchmark
report to the chairs and ranking minority members on the committees in the senate and
house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over the Department of Administration.
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Sec. 3. new text begin IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES.
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By January 15, 2013, the commissioner of administration shall submit a report to
the chairs and ranking minority members on the committees in the senate and house of
representatives with primary jurisdiction over the Department of Administration including:
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(1) a plan for implementing the improvement initiatives identified in the
benchmarking report; and
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(2) any draft legislation that is required to implement the improvements.
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Sec. 4. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Sections 1 to 3 are effective the day following final enactment.
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