HB 1185 - DIGEST


Finds that the use of performance reviews, as well as outcome and performance measures, is necessary for demonstrating the accountability of state government to the public.

Finds that performance measurement is integral to the efficient and effective management and operation of state agencies and programs, essential to the achievement of effective interagency cooperation and management, and integral to identifying priorities of government for purposes of funding biennial budgets.

Declares an intent to expand its performance reviews to provide greater accountability to the public and to ensure that state government has effective measures for assessing and continuously improving performance.

Declares an intent that outcome and performance measures used by state agencies and programs become a tool for the governor and the legislature in establishing priorities of government and developing biennial budgets.