Subdivision 1. Authority. The commissioner may examine, investigate, or make a survey of the organization, administration, and management of state agencies and institutions under their control, and may assist state agencies by providing analytical, statistical, and organizational development services to them in order to secure greater efficiency and economy through reorganization or consolidation of agencies or functions and to eliminate duplication of function, effort, or activity, so far as possible. The commissioner shall periodically submit to the legislature a list of the studies being conducted for this purpose and any future studies scheduled at the time the list is submitted. For purposes of this section, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is a state agency.
Subd. 2. Hearings. The commissioner shall recommend to the legislature any necessary changes in the laws of the state as a result of a survey or investigation, or otherwise, in order to secure a better organization of the state government or greater efficiency and economy in administration. For this purpose, the commissioner may hold hearings, and issue subpoenas for and compel the attendance of witnesses, the giving of testimony, and the production of books, records, accounts, documents, and papers, as provided in section 15.08.
1984 c 544 s 41; 1Sp1985 c 13 s 123; 1991 c 345 art 1 s 61; 1996 c 398 s 12
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 16A - 16E — Administration And Finance
Chapter 16B — Department Of Administration
Section 16B.02 — Department Of Administration.
Section 16B.03 — Appointments.
Section 16B.05 — Delegation By Commissioner.
Section 16B.052 — Authority To Transfer Funds.
Section 16B.054 — Developmental Disabilities.
Section 16B.055 — Lead Agency.
Section 16B.24 — General Authority.
Section 16B.2405 — Capitol Building Powers And Duties.
Section 16B.2406 — Capitol Area Building Account To Address Health, Life Safety, And Security Needs.
Section 16B.241 — Coordinated Facility Planning.
Section 16B.242 — Enterprise Real Property Account.
Section 16B.2421 — Bird-safe Buildings.
Section 16B.245 — Inventory Of State-owned Land.
Section 16B.25 — Lost Property On State Lands.
Section 16B.26 — Utility Companies, Permits To Cross State-owned Lands.
Section 16B.27 — Governor's Residence.
Section 16B.275 — Capitol Area Cafeterias.
Section 16B.276 — Capitol Flag Program.
Section 16B.281 — Sale And Disposition Of Surplus State-owned Land.
Section 16B.282 — Surveys, Appraisals, And Sale.
Section 16B.283 — Terms Of Payment.
Section 16B.284 — Quitclaim Deed.
Section 16B.286 — Reservation Of Minerals.
Section 16B.287 — Disposition Of Proceeds From Surplus State-owned Land.
Section 16B.296 — Transfer Of Real Property.
Section 16B.297 — Acquisition Of Real Property.
Section 16B.2975 — Surplus Property Acquisition, Distribution, And Disposal.
Section 16B.298 — Surplus Property.
Section 16B.30 — General Authority.
Section 16B.305 — Capital Budget Requests.
Section 16B.307 — Asset Preservation Appropriations.
Section 16B.31 — Commissioner Must Approve Plans.
Section 16B.321 — Definitions.
Section 16B.322 — State Energy Improvement Financing Program.
Section 16B.323 — Solar Energy In State Buildings.
Section 16B.325 — Sustainable Building Guidelines.
Section 16B.326 — Heating And Cooling Systems; State-funded Buildings.
Section 16B.327 — Recycling Construction And Demolition Waste From State Buildings; Requirement.
Section 16B.328 — Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Model Ordinance.
Section 16B.33 — Designer Selection Board.
Section 16B.335 — Review Of Plans And Projects.
Section 16B.34 — Inmate Labor.
Section 16B.35 — Art In State Buildings.
Section 16B.355 — Cooperative Local Facilities Grants.
Section 16B.36 — Investigations.
Section 16B.37 — Reorganization Of Agencies.
Section 16B.371 — Assistance To Small Agencies.
Section 16B.38 — Dissolved Or Suspended Agencies.
Section 16B.39 — Programs For State Employees.
Section 16B.45 — Function Of Legislative Auditor.
Section 16B.48 — General Services Revolving Funds.
Section 16B.4805 — Accommodation Reimbursement.
Section 16B.481 — Fees For Training And Maintenance.
Section 16B.4821 — Provision Of Materials And Services To Mnscu.
Section 16B.485 — Interfund Loans.
Section 16B.49 — Central Mailing System.
Section 16B.495 — Hazard Identification And Accident Prevention.
Section 16B.51 — Agency Reports.
Section 16B.53 — Sale Of Laws And Resolutions.
Section 16B.531 — Travel Services.
Section 16B.54 — Enterprise Fleet; Establishment.
Section 16B.55 — Use Of State Vehicles; Compensation For Use Of Personal Vehicles.
Section 16B.56 — Commuter Vans; Use By State Employees And Spouses And Others.
Section 16B.57 — Gasoline And Petroleum Products, Source Of Supply For Agencies.
Section 16B.58 — State Parking Facilities.
Section 16B.581 — Distinctive Tax-exempt License Plates.
Section 16B.85 — Risk Management.
Section 16B.86 — State Building Energy Conservation Improvement Revolving Loan Account.
Section 16B.87 — Award And Repayment Of State Building Energy Improvement Conservation Loans.
Section 16B.875 — Review By Commissioner Of Administration.
Section 16B.97 — Grants Management.