As first reported (at least the first time I saw it while traveling this week) at Delawareliberal, Governor Jack Markell has made the decision to eliminate the Department of Finance and consolidate necessary functions among other government offices.
This is a good move, a good sign, and a follow-through on a campaign promise that was badly needed to restore confidence following the ham-handed attempt at non-surgical salary cuts for all State employees.
I'm hoping that he will eventually get around to looking at the elimination of Homeland Security, folding its major functions into the State Police headquarters, but today I'm just happy to note that--unlike a lot of other politicians of both parties--Jack Markell seems to be trying to keep his commitments.
This is a good move, a good sign, and a follow-through on a campaign promise that was badly needed to restore confidence following the ham-handed attempt at non-surgical salary cuts for all State employees.
I'm hoping that he will eventually get around to looking at the elimination of Homeland Security, folding its major functions into the State Police headquarters, but today I'm just happy to note that--unlike a lot of other politicians of both parties--Jack Markell seems to be trying to keep his commitments.
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But then again, I fully expect to be working for the Dept of the Technologically Inept (DTI) by this time next year :)
it's all pretend. it's "change" without a difference!
There is a punchline to this, right?
DTI and OMB were the constants in the teams that were developed in January for the Delaware Government Performance Review process. (see pdf at DE Way)
I'm moving the deck chairs!
Hope, Change and Profiles in Courage all rolled into one!
J. Markel
Yes, too many chiefs. But they do have a difficult job. And they have some good people working for them. Let's see what Sills brings to the table
OMB= Office of Many Boneheads
(I used to work for them too) :)
Can't wait to see how staffers are just shuffled under this edict.
We do know that it was Finance where two legislative nepotist hires were directly responsible for the stolen money. Lofink and Henry (who never even got a slap on the wrist did he?).
Maybe this move has as much to do with improved oversight as anything else.
It's the Delaware Way never to embarass the 'right' people. Natch. So go through the backdoor.