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Notice: 7489387

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of Consumer Services

Chapter:

Government Efficiency

Overview

RULE:

69J-10.001

Governmental Efficiency Program

PURPOSE:

Section 17.325(1), F.S., requires the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) to establish a “Get Lean” telephone hotline to receive information or suggestions from citizens of the state on how to improve the operation of government, increase government efficiency, and eliminate waste in government. Section 17.325(3), F.S., requires the affected agency to conduct a preliminary evaluation of any suggestion and provide a response to the CFO. Section 17.30, F.S., allows the CFO to disseminate, in any form or manner she considers appropriate, information regarding the CFO’s official duties. The Division of Consumer Services has set up a “Get Lean Florida” website where citizens can also submit their suggestions.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule will allow citizens to submit suggestions either through the “Get Lean” telephone hotline or the “Get Lean Florida” website. The proposed rule will allow the CFO to email the suggestions to an agency contact person together with the secured website address where the agency can provide the CFO with a response. The proposed rule will require each suggestion to be evaluated by the agency to determine whether: (a) it was properly assigned; (b) it has merit; (c) it is practical to implement; (d) it will be implemented; and (e) there are any cost savings.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

17.29, 17.325(5) FS.

LAW:

17.001, 17.30, 17.325 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/14/2009 Vol. 35/32

COMMENTS:

From 8/14/2009 To 9/4/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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