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ID SCR102
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Request that the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee direct the Office of Performance Evaluations to commission an independent evaluation of the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) by out-of-state consultants with no conflicts of interest.
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Evaluation shall examine LHTAC's contract awarding procedures for compliance with state statutes, review of no-bid contracts, contractor work review practices, and proper accounting of federal and state funds over the last two fiscal years.
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Evaluation shall determine the administrative overhead costs, assess whether LHTAC staff size meets industry standards, and analyze whether LHTAC meets industry standards for dispute resolution and prompt contractor payment.
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Evaluation shall address advantages, disadvantages, practicality, and costs of alternative service delivery methods including having local jurisdictions complete work themselves, having the Idaho Transportation Department assume responsibility, or other alternatives.
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Office of Performance Evaluations shall develop study scope and submit a comprehensive report to the Legislature no later than the First Regular Session of the Sixty-fourth Idaho Legislature with findings on best practices, performance measures, and action-item recommendations for improving LHTAC operations.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and requesting that the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee direct the Office of Performance Evaluations to manage an independent evaluation of LHTAC by a qualified, out-of-state consultant or consultants.
TRANSPORTATION
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Transportation & Defense Committee
4/1/2015