S. 436 (103rd): Federal Efficiency Improvement Act of 1993

Introduced:
Feb 25, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Sen. Robert Krueger [D-TX]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 25, 1993, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 25, 1993
Referred to Committee Feb 25, 1993
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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Full Title

A bill to provide for a Special Assistant to the President to conduct a Federal performance audit and review, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Feb 25, 1993.
5 pages

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2/25/1993--Introduced.
Federal Efficiency Improvement Act of 1993 - Requires the President to appoint a Special Assistant (SA) for the Improvement of Federal Efficiency to serve within the Executive Office of the President. Requires the SA to conduct a Federal performance audit and review (FPAR) and report to the President and the Congress on:
(1) ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Federal programs or activities.
Requires the SA to:
(1) propose savings by restructuring incentives to motivate Federal employees;
(2) propose actions to improve the efficiency and quality of services delivered and restructure Government organization to provide for long-term efficiency and savings;
(3) establish a special team to study Government-wide issues such as procurement and personnel;
(4) establish a telephone line for public comment and hold regional public meetings to increase public input; and
(5) study ways to improve the effectiveness and to increase the independence of Inspectors General in executive agencies.
Requires the President to submit any budget authority rescissions necessary to implement FPAR recommendations.

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