2 years, 1 month ago
What technology should the State of California implement for cost savings?
If you were in charge of implementing a new technology or business process in one,many or all of the State of California agencies, what would that technology or process be? Provide some details on the technology and how the savings would be calculated.
For Example:
The Department of Transportation received replaced red lights in traffic signals with a Light Emitting Diode (LED module) which consumed less power. The State saved $4.1 million.
The Public Utilities Commission started mailing large volume documents and miscellaneous printed materials by third class mail instead of first class presort. The result was an annual savings for the State of $91,233.
What other brilliant ideas do you have?
For Example:
The Department of Transportation received replaced red lights in traffic signals with a Light Emitting Diode (LED module) which consumed less power. The State saved $4.1 million.
The Public Utilities Commission started mailing large volume documents and miscellaneous printed materials by third class mail instead of first class presort. The result was an annual savings for the State of $91,233.
What other brilliant ideas do you have?
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M$1 Answer
The only way to fix CA's deficit is to cut spending. Yes, in some cases new technology may assist with this, but not until after an initial investment, which is probably not the best time to do. Here's a few cost cutting ideas:
Have car registration last a year longer than it does now. Charge the equivalent amount of registration fees that the state would collect on the present schedule, but cut the paperwork and workforce significantly.
Reduce the speed limit by 5mph on major interstates. The reduction of vibration impact will allow bridges and tunnels to last that much longer before needing repairs, not to mention the savings in gas. Greatly expand the light rail systems throughout densely populated areas. (Ahhh some technology.) Make it as handy as the subway in New York City.
Do a statewide survey of private sector jobs and benefits, and align all government workers with their private sector counterparts i.e cut salaries and benefits to be comparable to private jobs.
Make anyone using public services such as schools, emergency rooms (when paid by medicaid or state aid) prove they are US citizens or don't provide the service.
Print only one version of State documents in the native language of the country only (english).
Deport all illegal aliens serving prison sentences.
Turn the water back on in the Central Valley so the economy can recover and the State can generate taxes from legitimate business profits.
Have stricter building codes determining 100 year "mudslide zones" and don't let people build in those areas requiring first responder assistance in rainy seasons.
Reduce the incredibly expensive workers comp insurance rates and make the state more business friendly.
Have car registration last a year longer than it does now. Charge the equivalent amount of registration fees that the state would collect on the present schedule, but cut the paperwork and workforce significantly.
Reduce the speed limit by 5mph on major interstates. The reduction of vibration impact will allow bridges and tunnels to last that much longer before needing repairs, not to mention the savings in gas. Greatly expand the light rail systems throughout densely populated areas. (Ahhh some technology.) Make it as handy as the subway in New York City.
Do a statewide survey of private sector jobs and benefits, and align all government workers with their private sector counterparts i.e cut salaries and benefits to be comparable to private jobs.
Make anyone using public services such as schools, emergency rooms (when paid by medicaid or state aid) prove they are US citizens or don't provide the service.
Print only one version of State documents in the native language of the country only (english).
Deport all illegal aliens serving prison sentences.
Turn the water back on in the Central Valley so the economy can recover and the State can generate taxes from legitimate business profits.
Have stricter building codes determining 100 year "mudslide zones" and don't let people build in those areas requiring first responder assistance in rainy seasons.
Reduce the incredibly expensive workers comp insurance rates and make the state more business friendly.
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M$
Thanks for your answer(s). I like the first idea, which is specific to the Department of Motor Vehicles. I am looking for precise interventions that can be made, rather than vague suggestions such as "have stricter building codes" or "reduce the incredibly expensive workers comp insurance rates." While these may be viable solutions, they do not have that acute, immediately implementable widget feeling to them. Not sure if that's clear? =/