This item adjusts the funding sources for the office of the Assistant Director, Core Training, Decentralized Administrative Services, and Decentralized Information Services within the Business and Professions Division to accurately represent the services provided to direct program areas. Benefits include increased accuracy, more timely recording of citation information on the drivers' records, and elimination of redundant and labor intensive processes. The E-Commerce initiative utilizes technology as a means of improving access to government services. Starting in January 2001, the registration tab on the front license plate will no longer be issued. This step represents the savings generated from purchasing only a single tab as opposed to the current two per vehicle.
Savings are the result of reduced processing and mailing costs.
Starting in March 2000, the Department of Licensing will send postcard renewal notices to vehicle owners as a reminder that their annual registration is due. Costs are saved over the current notice by letter that includes a return envelope. In anticipation of public inquiries resulting from the passage of Initiative 695, the Department will staff a 24-hour toll free information line. This item adjusts the funding sources for the Management and Support Services program and the Information Services program to accurately represent the services provided to direct program areas. Adjust Real Estate Research Account Expenditures from the Real Estate Research Account are adjusted to match anticipated revenue.