New Century Colorado is the Governor's initiative to make State government more efficient, effective, and user-friendly; to transform State government through the use of innovative technology solutions; to improve access to and interaction with Colorado government; and to increase collaboration and sharing of information within State government.

One part of this project consists of work teams of State employees partnered with KPMG consultants.

Work Teams

START

In September, 14 State employees were selected to serve on the Strategic Targets Attainable Results Team (START).  These team members were charged with finding "low hanging fruit" - efficiencies and savings that would be easy to implement.  They looked at several areas including travel and fleet management.

Nearly $12 million in savings were pinpointed in travel and fleet management.  By traveling less and traveling smarter, the state could save $7.4 million.  By improving vehicle utilization, reducing vehicles in the fleet and modifying vehicle preparation time for patrol cars, the State could save $4.5 million.   Governor Owens said, "I look up on these savings as a down payment for future savings."  For more information, read the Summary of Proposed Quick Wins, the Travel Report or the Fleet Report.  START contributed to the travel and fleet sections.

Nearly all of the START members joined the Target work teams.

START Members

Name

Home Department
Dick Clinefelter Corrections
Bill Mansheim Corrections
Sue Gallagher Regulatory Agencies
Michelle Pedersen Regulatory Agencies
Cameron Lynch Governor's Office
Susanna Villescas General Support Services
Irene Gutierrez General Support Services
Diane Linder Higher Education
Roz Bedell Human Services
Jacqueline Jackson Human Services
Michael Culpepper Labor and Employment
Butch Friend Natural Resources
Randy Ankeney Natural Resources
Bev Lynn Public Health and Environment
Charlie Boyle Public Safety

The Target Teams

There are six primary Target work teams working with KPMG on technology-related issues.

These teams are:

Asset Management
 Analyzing Fleet and Facilities Management
Cash Disbursement
 Analyzing the payment cycle to learn the total cost for processing a warrant at each step
Commodity Buying
 Analyzing the State's buying structure and patterns to increase leverage
Enterprise Infrastructure
 Analyzing desktop, networking and computing capability
Licensing
 Analyzing licensing and permitting to provide a one-stop electronic portal
Payroll
Examining payroll and reimbursement systems to determine if each needs to be changed and what systems the State should use if change is necessary

There is one team working independently on non-technological issues.   This team is:

Common Sense in Government
Exploring common-sense solutions to inefficiencies that are not technology driven

Support Teams

There are three support teams:

Communications
 Facilitating and assisting in team, focus group and tollgate communication
Special Projects/Benchmarking
 Identifying and analyzing best business practices and technologies
NCC Special Projects
 Providing administrative support and supplies

The Technology Resource Center

There was one Technology Resource Center  
Providing a place for team members, State employees and others to explore software solutions from a variety of vendors.  The Technology Resource Center is now closed.

 

Profile of a DREAM Team

Works toward a common goal
Develops its members' skills
Efficiently uses its time and talents
Embraces the diversity of its members
Is committed to continuous improvement
Builds morale internally
Performs effectively and produces results
Accepts praise and criticism
Cooperates rather than competes
Maintains a positive attitude towards everyone's ideas
Stays on task
Uses resources wisely
Communicates openly
Teaches and learns from one another
Resolves conflicts effectively
Welcomes challenges
Shares pride in its accomplishments
Celebrates successes!