SB 6802 - DIGEST

     Provides that the alliance shall make reports and recommendations to increase and improve state government efficiency, effectiveness, organization, operations, and accountability and to achieve costs savings.  By December 31, 2000, the alliance shall present the legislature and governor with a strategic work plan to accomplish its purposes and at least three reports making recommendations.  By August 15, 2001, and each August 15th thereafter, the alliance shall submit more detailed reports and recommendations.

     Directs the alliance to convene summit conferences as needed throughout the state and shall actively solicit participation by state employees, management experts, and the general citizenry.  The alliance shall benchmark the best practices of government at all levels in organizing, managing, and conducting the annual, independent reviews, and shall consider and use the work performed by the legislative auditor, state auditor, and executive branch staff.

     Makes an appropriation of two hundred thousand dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the state general fund to the citizens' alliance for government accountability account for the purposes of this act.