16B.36 INVESTIGATIONS. 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 […]
16B.37 REORGANIZATION OF AGENCIES. Subdivision 1. Commissioner’s authority. To improve efficiency and avoid duplication, the commissioner may transfer personnel, powers, or duties, or any combination of them, from a state agency to another state agency that has been in existence for at least one year prior to the date of transfer. A transfer must have […]
16B.371 ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AGENCIES. (a) The commissioner may provide administrative support services to small agencies. To promote efficiency and cost-effective use of state resources, and to improve financial controls, the commissioner may require a small agency to receive administrative support services through the Department of Administration or through another agency designated by the commissioner. […]
16B.38 DISSOLVED OR SUSPENDED AGENCIES. The commissioner shall undertake all necessary administrative functions of an agency which has been temporarily or permanently dissolved or suspended. These functions may include but are not limited to: authorizing payment of all obligations of the dissolved or suspended agency including payroll certifications; serving as custodian for and disposing of […]
16B.39 PROGRAMS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES. Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1987 c 365 s 25] Subd. 1a. Endowment fund. The commissioner of administration may establish an endowment fund to reward state agencies and their employees for improving productivity and service quality. The commissioner shall use gift money to establish the fund. The interest earnings are appropriated to […]
16B.45 FUNCTION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR. The legislative auditor may conduct performance evaluations of all systems analysis, information services, and computerization efforts of agencies, the University of Minnesota, and metropolitan boards, agencies, and commissions. Upon request of the governing body or the state Information Systems Advisory Council, the legislative auditor shall conduct the same services for […]
16B.48 GENERAL SERVICES REVOLVING FUNDS. Subdivision 1. Reimbursements. Fees prescribed under section 16B.51, for the rendering of the services provided in that section are deposited in the state treasury by the collecting agency and credited to the general services revolving fund. Subd. 2. Purpose of funds. Money in the state treasury credited to the general […]
16B.4805 ACCOMMODATION REIMBURSEMENT. Subdivision 1. Definitions. “Reasonable accommodation” as used in this section has the meaning given in section 363A.08. “State agency” as used in this section has the meaning given in section 16A.011, subdivision 12. “Reasonable accommodations eligible for reimbursement” means: (1) reasonable accommodations provided to applicants for employment; (2) reasonable accommodations for employees […]
16B.481 FEES FOR TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE. The commissioner may charge state agencies and political subdivisions a fee for the cost of energy conservation training and preventive maintenance programs. Fees collected by the commissioner must be deposited in the state treasury and are appropriated to the commissioner to pay the cost of the training and maintenance […]
16B.4821 PROVISION OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES TO MNSCU. Subdivision 1. Materials and services available. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities may request from the commissioner of administration any services and materials available to any state agency under this chapter, including but not limited to purchasing, contracting, leasing, energy conservation, […]
16B.485 INTERFUND LOANS. The commissioner may, with the approval of the commissioner of management and budget, make loans from an internal service or enterprise fund to another internal service or enterprise fund, and the amount necessary is appropriated from the fund that makes the loan. The commissioner shall report the amount and purpose of the […]
16B.49 CENTRAL MAILING SYSTEM. (a) The commissioner shall maintain and operate for state agencies, departments, institutions, and offices a central mail handling unit. Official, outgoing mail for units in St. Paul must be delivered unstamped to the unit. The unit shall also operate an interoffice mail distribution system. The department may add personnel and acquire […]
16B.495 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION. (a) The commissioner must operate a program of occupational hazard identification and accident prevention for state agencies and state employees, and shall provide the staff, equipment, and facilities needed for the program. The program must be offered to all state agencies through the agency safety contact or other designee; […]
16B.51 AGENCY REPORTS. Subdivision 1. Supervision by commissioner. The commissioner shall supervise and control the making and distribution of all reports and other publications of all kinds issued by the state and state agencies when not otherwise prescribed by law. The commissioner shall also prescribe the manner and form of issuing reports required by sections […]
16B.53 SALE OF LAWS AND RESOLUTIONS. Subdivision 1. Authority. The commissioner shall provide for the sale and distribution of copies of laws and resolutions on file in the Office of the Secretary of State in accordance with this section. The secretary of state shall cooperate with the commissioner in furnishing the services provided for in […]
