The Program Evaluation Division of the General Assembly, which earlier this year suggested career banding and other changes in state personnel policy (though not these), recommends closing seven of the state’s twelve agricultural research stations and consolidating management of the others under NC State and NC A&T. Evaluators concluded the moves and selling the land would generate savings of $54.7 million and $3.9 million in annual recurring savings, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times. Other reports to expect for the short session: Regional Economic Development Commissions and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services.
Let’s hope they keep up the good work and our legislators put in place some of their recommendations.
