Strategic Business Issues
The SBI Task Force evaluated twenty-three issue papers covering potential business rule changes and input by agency representatives. A range of actions were taken relative to each issue.
Throughout the SBI process the original number of SBIs was reduced due to various circumstances:
- Issues with common subject matter were combined into single SBIs
- SBIs were removed from consideration when:
- Proposed legislation that would have affected the business rule change failed the 2004 Legislative Session
- Proposed rule changes were superceded by previous legislation (i.e., the passage of SB 2644 which established new trust fund criteria)
- Review of the background material revealed the change was not desirable
Chief Financial Officer Gallagher approved the seven SBIs presented to him by the SBI Task Force. These SBIs, along with agency input received on all topics, will become the basis for developing policies and procedures for significant business rule changes where underlying policy requires a detailed description.
The Aspire Team will lead the policies and procedures development process with support from the Department of Financial Services Accounting and Auditing Division. Draft versions of proposed changes will be forwarded to all agencies, the Legislature, and the Governor’s Office for input prior to being finalized. Upon completion, the Chief Financial Officer will issue changes via CFO memorandum.
