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The Excellence Report - February 2010 February 8, 2010
In this issue: 'Recovery Map' Demonstrates Potential of Geospatial Data; Lean Report: Event Trims Public Safety Hiring Process Time; More.

Governor Pawlenty's government reform initiative saves $250 million, improves service to citizens January 28, 2010
As a result of Governor Tim Pawlenty's Drive to Excellence state government reform initiative, state and local governments will save more than $250 million on goods and services they are purchasing through July 2011.

Drive to Excellence Annual Report to the Governor January 4, 2010
The Drive to Excellence 2009 Annual Report summarizes accomplishments over the past year toward increasing customer service, increasing quality and reducing costs in state government.

The Excellence Report - January 2010 January 4, 2010
In this issue: 'Drive' Delivers Another Remarkable Year; Lean Report: Corrections Puts 'Lean' to Work on Slips, Trips and Falls; Strategic Sourcing Project Comes to a Close.

Minnesota signs comprehensive enterprise software agreement December 21, 2009
Under a new enterprise software licensing agreement initiated by the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office, GIS software will now be available to all state agencies and at significantly reduced costs.

The Excellence Report - December 2009 December 1, 2009
In this issue: Controlling Costs Through Process Improvement; SWIFT Launches New Website; 'Taking Flight' Kick-Off is Dec. 17.

Government Technology: 'Minnesota Launches On-Demand Technical Support Program' November 19, 2009
Minnesota state agencies in need of IT support now have access to an online "Accelerated Staff Augmentation Program," (ASAP-IT) that will bring project managers, security analysts and software programmers on-site at significantly reduced costs and within 48 hours if required.

The Excellence Report - November 2009 November 2, 2009
In this issue: MAPS Replacement Project is Now 'SWIFT'; State, General Mills Ally on Strategic Sourcing; 100 Kaizen Events: Lean Program Achieves Major Milestone.

David Arbeit named state's first chief geospatial information officer June 26, 2009
Administration Commissioner Sheila Reger has announced the appointment of David Arbeit as State Chief Geospatial Information Officer (CGIO). As CGIO, Arbeit will oversee the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office, created by the 2009 Legislature to coordinate geospatial information technology and its use across state government.

Minnesota's innovative Enterprise Lean Program is improving service to citizens March 23, 2009
From faster processing of birth certificate requests to quicker handling of State Soldiers' Assistance Program applications, an innovative state government initiative is improving both service to citizens and work for employees.

Government Procurement Magazine: Procurement Takes Center Stage February 24, 2009
Government Procurement Magazine interviews state procurement directors, including Minnesota's Kent Allin, on the budget challenges facing the states and how procurement is playing a lead role in driving savings to cushion their impact.