Date: 12/12/2013

Final
SMART Act Overview

COMMITTEE ON JOINT FINANCE

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03:05 PM -- SMART Act Overview

Mr. Erick Scheminske, Deputy Director, Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), discussed changes to the State Measurements for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act pursuant to House Bill 13-1299 and the benefits of the performance management system. Mr. Scheminske distributed a handout, "OSPB Perspectives on SMART Act Hearings" (Attachment A). He explained that agencies will engage in developing very detailed performance plans prior to the 2015 legislative session and described the topics that will be addressed by state departments and agencies during the 2014 SMART Act hearings. Mr. Scheminske also clarified the number and role of liaisons to be appointed from the Joint Finance Committee to the various departments and agencies that it oversees.

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03:14 PM

Mr. Scheminske responded to a question from the committee about what is meant when an agency "partially agrees" to implement a recommendation contained in a state audit. Discussion ensued on this topic. The chair walked the committee through various materials provided to the committee, including the meeting agenda and travel reimbursement forms.