Texas State Government: Selected Issues and Recommendations Effectiveness and Efficiency Report (State of Texas)
- January 1, 2015
- Operational Excellence in Government
This resource is part of the Ash Center's Operational Excellence in Government Project.
Report Date: 2015
Produced For: Chapter 322 of the Texas Government Code, which requires a yearly evaluation and audit of state government operations
Produced By: The Legislative Budget Board, a permanent joint committee of the Texas Legislature that develops policy recommendations for legislative appropriations and conducts evaluations to improve the performance of Texas operations
The Texas Legislative Budget Board’s report analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of state government agencies and programs, suggesting operational and transparency improvements. The report illustrates the concerted transformation efforts of various state government agencies and focuses its recommendations across a wide range of policy areas including improvements to transportation, public education, and public safety operations. Specific recommendations address the funding and operation of the economic stabilization fund, the insolvency of the Teacher Retirement System Retiree Insurance Fund, and oversight of border security activities. Of note, each recommendation is accompanied by an associated discussion that explains recommendation implications, including expected fiscal impact, and references to similar reforms in other states.
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