Selecting Topics for Evaluation
Topics for evaluation by OLA's Program Evaluation Division are selected by the Legislative Audit Commission (LAC). Suggestions come from legislators, legislative staff, citizens, public interest groups, financial audits, past evaluations, and OLA staff. Requests may be submitted by phone, e-mail, interview, letter, committee resolution, or formal petition to the Legislative Audit Commission.
Topic Selection Subcommittee. To review the many requests and suggestions submitted each year, the commission establishes a Topic Selection Subcommittee. The members of the subcommittee for 2012 are:
Senator Roger J. Reinert, Chair
149 State Office Building (651-296-4188)Representative Sondra Erickson
509 State Office Building (651-296-6746)Representative Rick Hansen
247 State Office Building (651-296-6828)Senator Mike Parry
309 State Capitol (651-296-9457)
Topic Selection Criteria. In reviewing and selecting topics to recommend for approval, the subcommittee is guided by the following criteria:
- State Resources. Are significant state government resources involved?
- State Control. Does the state control the program or organization?
- Impact. Are there significant social and/or economic impacts?
- Timeliness. Is this an appropriate time for an evaluation?
- Feasibility. Are data and resources available for an evaluation?
- Balance. Would the topic contribute to a balanced work agenda for the Program Evaluation Division?
2012 Topic Selection Schedule. The Topic Selection Subcommittee is currently accepting evaluation topic suggestions.
The Topic Selection Subcommittee of the Legislative Audit Commission will be meeting on Monday, March 5, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in room 400S State Office Building.
This meeting will be a working session to select 8-10 evaluation topics for further consideration by the Subcommittee.