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- Business Ombudsman Act
September 30, 2013
Business Ombudsman Act {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Short Title} This act may be cited as the Business Ombudsman Act Section 2. {Definitions} For purposes of this section, the term— (a) “Ombudsman” means the Business Ombudsman designated under section 3. (b) “Agency” means any government department, organization, board, commission, council, bureau, administrative tribunal, facility, institution or other governmental entity of (name of state), Section 3. {Ombudsman Enforcement Powers} (1) Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this act, the Governor shall appoint and the legislature confirm a Business Ombudsman, who shall report directly to […]
- An Act Providing for the Detection and Prevention of Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Improper Payments in State Government
September 30, 2013
An Act Providing for the Detection and Prevention of Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Improper Payments in State Government Summary This Act would improve government efficiency and accountability by detecting and preventing fraud, waste, abuse and improper payments in state government. This Act would establish an Enterprise Fraud Program Office with the authority to develop and implement an automated fraud detection system across state agencies. Model Policy {Title, Enacting Clause, etc.} Section 1. {Legislative Findings} (A) Fraud, waste, abuse and improper payments are pervasive, and often on the rise, in many government programs. (1) According to The Centers for Medicare and […]
- Independent Performance Audits Act
February 6, 2013
Independent Performance Audits Act Intent Section The Legislature finds that it is essential that state governments establish credibility with the taxpayers by implementing independent performance audits to ensure accountability and guarantee that tax dollars are spent as cost-effectively as possible. This measure requires the state auditor to conduct independent, comprehensive performance audits on state governments, agencies, programs, and accounts. Section 1. Short Title. (A) This Act may be cited as the “Independent Performance Audits Act.” Section 2. Definitions. (A) “Government” means an agency, department, office, officer, board, commission, bureau, division, institution, or institution of higher education. This includes individual agencies […]
- State Council on Competitive Government Act
February 6, 2013
State Council on Competitive Government Act Summary Across the country there is a growing interest in making government more efficient, cost-effective, and competitive. This model legislation creates a {insert state} Council which represents key members of {insert state} leadership, with the statutory empowerment to take projects from concept to contract. The Council advances projects that reexamine the method of delivering services in ways that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and results that are relevant to citizens. Model Legislation {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Definitions.} In this chapter: (1) ”Council” means the State Council on Competitive Government. (2) ”Local government” means a county, municipality, special district, […]