In an effort to streamline state government, the Government Efficiency Commission (GEC) of New Hampshire has retained the Beacon Hill Institute to improve the delivery of state services in the Granite State.

The GEC was created by Governor Craig Benson and charged with identifying opportunities for restructuring state government that will promote efficiency, encourage cost savings, enhance accountability and control, improve coordination, reduce redundancy in state government, and provide better government for the taxpayer’s dollar.

Last August, the GEC asked BHI to examine ways to improve the efficiency in four areas of government: facilities management, personnel, contract procurement and business services.

Using a number of research methods, BHI is exploring the potential for costs savings and improved efficiency in these areas. The Institute is also surveying state managers. “As is the case with many state governments, the incentives in New Hampshire state government are not aligned to produce the best, most timely results for the least cost,” says Project Manager and BHI Director of Operations, Rebecca Moryl. “We are finding ways in which the state can restructure and reorganize from the top down, creating incentives for the optimal result.”

BHI’s analysis will be incorporated into the GEC’s final report to be released in December.