THANK YOU!
YOU DID IT - YOUR LEGISLATIVE CONTACTS MADE A DIFFERENCE
Senate Bill 447, authored by Senator Julie Lassa (D - Stevens Point), makes numerous changes to the state contracting out process. Among the changes are higher thresholds for state agencies to contract out public services, additional items that must be considered as costs of contracting out to make a more apples-to-apples comparison between privateers and state employees, standardized performance measures for contracts, penalties for false claims made by contractors and increased penalties for contractors that commit fraud against the state. SB 447 was passed by the Senate Committee on Ethics and Government Operations on February 10, and is ready for a vote by the full Senate.
When SB447 is scheduled for floor debate we will advise you and it is anticipated that we will once again need to call on your assistance in contacting your state senator and urging them to vote YES! Watch the SEPAC website (www.wseu-sepac.org) for postings as well as your INBOX for SEPAC Alerts.
Please accept our THANKS for a job well done.
Ken Weaver, Chair
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Contracting-Out Committee
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