HB 1377 - DIGEST

     Creates the efficiency fund in the custody of the state treasurer.

     Declares that funds may be expended from the efficiency fund in order to improve the quality of services to the customers of the state, including one-time expenditures for employee training, technology improvements, new work processes, program innovations, equipment upgrades, office remodels, performance measurement and benchmarking, or employee bonuses.

     Declares that the expenditure shall not be used to expand a current program or create new programs that would have ongoing costs that would require future appropriations from the legislature.