Culver Signs Government Reorganization Bill

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Mar 10, 2010 at 1:46 PM CST

Story Updated: Mar 10, 2010 at 1:46 PM CST

DES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver has signed into law a restructuring of state government projected to trim $127 million from next year's budget and help close a projected shortfall.

Speaking Wednesday at a bill signing ceremony, Culver noted that when coupled with an earlier retirement incentive program and reductions he's ordered on his own authority, the state has cut $270 million from next year's $5.3 billion budget.

The package merges some smaller state agencies, streamlines some larger ones and eliminates 13 boards and commissions. It also establishes centralized computer systems and purchasing programs.

The package also cuts into the number of middle managers in state government.

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