An Act relative to regulation of privatization contracts
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish regulations for contracts where the state privatizes services. It seeks to ensure greater transparency and accountability in these agreements, focusing on areas like performance standards and oversight mechanisms. The goal is to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure that privatized services meet necessary quality benchmarks. Specifically, the bill intends to create a framework for managing and monitoring contracts involving state functions.
Key provisions
- Establishment of standards for privatization contracts.
- Requirement for performance metrics and reporting.
- Increased oversight of private contractors performing state services.
- Mechanisms for addressing contract disputes.
- Transparency requirements regarding contract terms and costs.
- Potential for independent audits of privatization arrangements.
- Requirements for data sharing between the state and contractors.
Who is affected
- State government agencies
- Private contractors providing services to the state
- Taxpayers
- The public receiving state services
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a regulatory framework for privatization that currently lacks specific guidelines.
- It emphasizes accountability and transparency in state-private partnerships.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel M. Donahue
Cosponsor
Daniel M. Donahue
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