Sen. Kurita appointed to new 'contracts' oversight panel

The General Assembly's Fiscal Review Committee announced plans this week to
increase legislative oversight of contracts awarded by the state. Senator
Rosalind Kurita was appointed to serve on a new subcommittee charged with
the responsibility to closely monitor contracts.
Senator Kurita said the panel's aim will be to increase accountability for
tax dollars spent for contracted services.
"The Contracts Subcommittee will enhance the Fiscal Review Committee's role
as the legislative "watch dog" over the state's budget," Senator Kurita
said. "As balancing the state budget becomes more difficult, the General
Assembly is becoming more focused on tightening the belt and eliminating
inefficient programs and services. The time has come for state awarded
contracts to be reviewed from top to bottom. As a member of this new
subcommittee, I'll work to identify inefficiencies as well as spending
concerns for contracts that taxpayers would consider low priority or
unnecessary."
Senator Jerry Cooper, Senate Chairman of the Fiscal Review Committee made
the appointment of Senator Kurita. "As a member of the Contracts
Subcommittee, Senator Kurita will be working to ensure efficiency and
accountability in the management of state contracts," Sen. Cooper said.
"Senator Kurita has earned great respect for her ability to analyze problems
in detail. Her direct involvement in reviewing contracts will be of
critical importance."