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Subchapter CCC. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF TRANSFORMATION, INNOVATION, MANAGEMENT AND EFFICIENCY


Sec.


1.821.    Mission.
1.822.    Governor’s Office of Transformation, Innovation, Management and Efficiency.
1.823.    Powers and duties.
1.824.    Cooperation by Commonwealth agencies.
1.825.    Effective date.
1.826.    Rescission.

Source

   The provisions of this Subchapter CCC adopted by Executive Order No. 2015-04, dated February 5, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 1062, unless otherwise noted.

§ 1.821. Mission.

 The mission of the Governor’s Office of Transformation, Innovation, Management and Efficiency is to:

   (1)  Deliver cost savings to the citizens of this Commonwealth through multiagency efficiencies, productivity improvements and cost-saving innovations.

   (2)  Remain fully and continuously engaged with agencies to identify new project needs and opportunities.

   (3)  Promote and foster a culture of innovation, open data and collaboration across agencies in alignment with the Governor’s priorities.

   (4)  Identify partnering opportunities with nonprofit organizations and local communities to leverage resources that will save taxpayer dollars.

   (5)  Focus on citizen engagement to further improve user oriented services and realize cost-efficiencies through use of modern platforms.

   (6)  Increase the involvement and participation of State employees at all levels in improving management, reducing waste and improving the delivery of State services.

§ 1.822. Governor’s Office of Transformation, Innovation, Management and Efficiency.

 (a)  The Governor’s Office of Transformation, Innovation, Management and Efficiency (Office) is created within the Governor’s Office of Performance Through Excellence (OPE). The Director of the Office shall report to the Director of the OPE. The Governor’s Office will provide all support services and staff for the Office.

 (b)  The Office shall be directed by a Steering Committee (Committee) comprised of the following members:

   (1)  The Secretary of Administration.

   (2)  The Director of the Office.

   (3)  The Secretary of Policy and Planning.

   (4)  The Secretary of General Services.

   (5)  The Secretary of the Budget.

   (6)  The Director of the OPE.

 (c)  The Governor may appoint, to serve at his pleasure, individuals as he might deem appropriate to provide advice to the Office and the Committee.

 (d)  The Office shall be managed by a Director appointed by the Director of the OPE.

 (e)  The Director of the OPE shall serve as Chair of the Committee. The Director of the Office shall serve as Secretary of the Committee.

Source

   The provisions of this §  1.822 amended by Executive Order No. 2015-04 Amended, dated February 1, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 1089. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (376350) and (382385).

§ 1.823. Powers and duties.

 The Steering Committee shall have the power and duty to:

   (1)  Work collaboratively with the heads of Commonwealth agencies to identify opportunities for streamlining the operation of government and generating new efficiencies.

   (2)  Develop and implement strategies for implementing these opportunities.

   (3)  Identify barriers to the implementation of transformational efforts and recommend strategies for addressing these barriers.

   (4)  Exercise other powers and duties that the Governor may delegate as permitted by law.

§ 1.824. Cooperation by Commonwealth agencies.

 Commonwealth agencies shall cooperate with the Governor’s Office of Transformation, Innovation, Management and Efficiency (Office) to ensure the success of its mission. Agency heads shall identify key staff to form innovation teams, which shall be responsible for implementing the initiatives identified by the Office. Innovation teams shall recommend to the Office new opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

§ 1.825. Effective date.

 This amendment to this subchapter takes effect immediately.

Source

   The provisions of this §  1.825 amended by Executive Order No. 2015-04 Amended, dated February 1, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 1089. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (382385).

§ 1.826. Rescission.

 Executive Order 2012-04, dated March 22, 2012, is rescinded effective immediately.


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