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  In order to put many of the Commission for A New Georgia's recommendations into action, legislative action is needed. In keeping with his committment to implementing Commission recommendations, Governor Perdue has recommended several bills to the Georgia Legislature, and the Legislature has responded by passing bills designed to bring Commission recommendations to life. The full text of the legislation can be accessed on the General Assembly website: www.legis.state.ga.us. Reference bill number and Session year to search.
HB312 – (2005) Administrative Services & Procurement Initiates changes to help transform the state’s procurement function and improve the management of the state’s assets, including motor vehicles. The proposed legislation will help capture an estimated $135 million in procurement savings, provide incentives for surplus property enhancements, strengthen policy leadership over the state’s motor vehicle fleet, contribute to the elimination of an estimated 2,000 state vehicles, and streamline personal property inventory procedures. Provides for the comprehensive revision of the State’s capital asset management structure, as recommended by the Commission for A New Georgia and as outlined in the Governor’s Executive Order on Capital Asset Management. Increases the State’s ability to implement a statewide approach to portfolio management by establishing oversight responsibility to coordinate agency activities as a whole, rather than individually. Thus, the interests of taxpayers are also represented, not just the interests of state agencies. The bill’s improvements involving real property, buildings and leases – combined with the Governor’s directives – could result in potential cost savings of $32 million. Creates the New Georgia Foundation for Tourism to coordinate marketing efforts and consolidate funding to improve the promotion of the State’s tourism resources. Also coordinates administration by assigning the four Halls of Fame (Music, Sports, Aviation, Golf) to the Department of Economic Development. Transfers the employee deferred compensation programs to the Employees’ Retirement System from the Georgia Merit System. This move will consolidate administration and expertise in one appropriate location. Created Georgia’s first State Accounting Office to realign the state's financial reporting and financial system responsibilities under a single State Accounting Officer (SAO). In 2006, Georgia met the deadline for the annual federal audit report for the first time since 1991. Created the Georgia Land Conservation Council to protect public and private lands important to conservation, environmental quality, and recreational use. Authorized the Department of Administrative Services to sell small value surplus equipment and other property, turned in by state agencies, to the public at retail warehouses, increasing citizen access to surplus bargains. Created the Department of Drivers Services as a successor agency to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety to provide for vehicle safety and in particular responsibility for driver's licensing services. This was the first statewide initiative to improve services to citizens. Improved allocation and apportionment formulas for corporations in order to provide economic incentives for businesses to invest in employment growth and capital projects in the state. Removed the income and dependent limitations for the college savings state income tax reduction. Codified penalties for personal use of state purchasing resources, including P-cards, purchase orders, contracts, and credit, charge or debit cards.
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 About the Commission As CEO of the ninth largest state, Governor Perdue has made A-1 management of Georgia’s enormous government enterprise the hallmark of his administration. Read more...  Becoming a Best-Managed State As CEO of the ninth largest state, Governor Perdue has made A-1 management of Georgia’s enormous government enterprise the hallmark of his administration. Read more... 2007 Report on Results Embraces the achievements, enhancements, initiatives and improvements compiled to support Georgia’s quest to be the Best-Managed State in America. Download PDF Task Forces & Recommendations Over the past 5 years, 20 Task Forces, engaging over 300 knowledgeable citizens, have reported on key findings, issues, and recommendations. Read more...
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The Commission for A New Georgia | 270 Washington Street, SW 8th Floor Atlanta, GA 30334 | Phone: (404) 463-7485 | Fax: (404) 656-7901
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