In an effort to cut spending and increase efficiency, Gov. Bob McDonnell has unveiled a plan to reconstruct the Virginia state government. As part of this plan many Virginia boards and commissions will be merged to consolidate both time and energy.
In a statement, McDonnell said:

“I have taken care to focus the Commonwealth’s government back to core services and to align existing agencies, boards, and commissions with related missions, all with as little impact to state employees as possible. In the coming months, I look forward to advocating for these reforms before the General Assembly and, ultimately, to implementing them during my term in office.”

Although none of the mergers will affect The Virginia Community College System directly, they will alter the current structure of the Department of Correctional Education and the Department of Rehabilitative Services. Both agencies work frequently in partnership with our Workforce Development Services.

McDonnell’s plan in its entirety can be viewed here.

Posted by Katherine Coates