5968-S AMH CONW MCLA 5

SSB 5968 - H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H2526.5/93)576ADOPTED4-16-93

By Representative Conway and others

     On page 117, after line 6, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 915.  It is the intent of the legislature to reduce administrative staffing levels in state agencies and institutions by at least fifteen percent.  The legislature intends that administrative staff be considered middle and upper-level management positions.  The legislature further intends to avoid, wherever possible, reductions to direct service positions that affect the quality of services to the public.  The office of financial management shall monitor implementation of funding and staff reductions and shall report to the legislature by January 15, 1994, describing the manner in which state agencies and institutions achieved the funding and staff reductions required by this act."

     Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  The legislature's intent is to reduce administration staffing by 15%, not direct service positions that affect public services.  OFM must monitor reductions and report to the legislature by January 15, 1994 on how reductions are being implemented.