1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to appropriations; appropriating money to study and develop 
1.3 	recommendations for implementing a return on taxpayer investment methodology 
1.4 	and practices for human services and corrections programs.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION; RETURN ON TAXPAYER INVESTMENT 
1.7 	IMPLEMENTATION STUDY.
 1.8 	$100,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2013 from the general fund to the 
1.9 	commissioner of management and budget to develop recommendations for implementing a 
1.10 	return on taxpayer investment (ROTI) methodology and practice related to human services 
1.11 	and corrections programs administered and funded by state and county government. The 
1.12 	scope of the study shall include assessments of ROTI initiatives in other states, design 
1.13 	implications for Minnesota, and identification of one or more Minnesota institutions of 
1.14 	higher education capable of providing rigorous and consistent nonpartisan institutional 
1.15 	support for ROTI. The commissioner shall consult with representatives of other state 
1.16 	agencies, counties, legislative staff, Minnesota institutions of higher education, and other 
1.17 	stakeholders in developing recommendations. The commissioner shall report findings and 
1.18 	recommendations to the governor and legislature by November 30, 2012.