Budget Amendment ID: FY2014-S3-346-R1

Redraft EDU 346

State University Performance Management

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section _ the following section _ :-

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the University of Massachusetts and the state universities shall issue an annual report on performance and innovation.  Said report shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of achievement or develop of programs designed to (i) improve graduation rates; (ii) improve academic success; (iii) improve the percentage of students graduating on time or early; (iv) improve operational efficiencies; (v) reduce the cost of tuition and fees; (vi) increase the transparency of expenses and annual budgets, including development of a zero-based budget; (vii) increase coordination and collaboration in the procurement of goods and services; (viii) close the achievement gap for low and moderate income students;  (ix ) and increase financial aid to low income students.  Said annual reports shall be made available online on the website of the university and filed electronically with the clerks of the house and senate and with the house and senate committees on ways and means, who shall consider each universities commitment to the above criteria when determining state financial assistance.  Said report shall be filed annually on or before January 15.