§ 42-148-1 - Statement of intent. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-148-1

   § 42-148-1  Statement of intent. – If it is determined that privatization of certain governmental functions may beappropriate, the privatization inquiry process should be well defined withappropriate non-partisan, institutional oversight. The principles that guide aprivatization inquiry shall include the following:

   (a) To ensure the potential savings are realized andmaximized – build cost controls and containment incentives into contractsto eliminate excessive and unreasonable overhead costs and profits at theexpense of citizens of the state;

   (b) To preserve and promote competition – permitin-house program managers and public employees to bid for the contract on alevel playing field;

   (c) To ensure quality and responsiveness – developreliable measures of service quality, strengthen in-house monitoring capacityand expertise, and write contracts with periodic performance reporting;

   (d) To ensure accountability, control, and avoidance ofconflicts of interest with departmental managers – write detailed contractspecifications, and require record-keeping and periodic reports;

   (e) To address legal and political barriers – involveaffected groups in the decision making process; and

   (f) To recognize the impact on service recipients, employees,and their families – enable public employees to have an opportunity to bidfor their work.