Addressing Operating Risk and Improving the Efficiency of Texas State Government
February 2003
Report Number 03-400
This report is the companion to the recently released State Auditor's Report on Major Areas of Risk Facing Texas State Government (Risk Report).
Index of Proposals
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Financial Management and Accountability
Require Financial and Operational Attestation Letters
Require Fraud Awareness Training
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Strategic Human Resources and People Management
Enhance Agency Workforce Efficiency
Link Executive Director Pay to Performance
Consolidate Medical Regulatory Agencies
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Contract and Grant Administration
Improve Contract Administration
Enforce Contract Labor Best Practices
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Information Resources and Technology
Consolidate State Data Centers
Centralize Technology Contracting
Require the Use of a Return on Investment Model
Require the Use of a Quality Assurance Methodology
Consolidate E-mail Services
Consolidate PeopleSoft™ Applications
Standardize Statewide Information Technology Architecture
Reduce Information Technology Staff for IT Justifications
Consolidate Small Agency IT at DIR
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Performance Measurement and Management
Redesign Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement