(1) A comparison of the costs of services provided by a state agency with the costs of services provided by a private provider, including a comparison of wages and benefits for private union employees, private nonunion employees and state employees.

(2) the cost increases associated with the provision of services by private providers under health and human services programs from 2000 to 2009, inclusive, including increases in the cost of employees' health insurance, workers' compensation insurance, property casualty insurance and utilities.

(3) the projected costs associated with the provision of services by private providers under health and human services programs through December 31, 2014.

(4) a projection of cost savings that may be achieved by serving individuals who are recipients of benefits under health and human services programs in their communities rather than in institutions.

(5) sources of revenue for health and human services programs.

The Special Act calls for the Commission to issue a prelinary report of its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2011 and a final report by April 1, 2011. 

Commission Membership

• Co-Chair Robert Dakers - Executive Financial Officer, Office of Policy and Management
• Co-Chair Peter S. DeBiasi - President/CEO, Access Community Action Agency
• Donna Grant - Executive Director, Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group
• Jessica Sacilowski - Representing Health and Human Services Recipients
• Cindy Butterfield - Chief Fiscal Officer, Department of Children and Families

• Joel R. Ide - Contracts Administrator, Department of Correction

• Peter H. O’Meara - Commissioner, Department of Developmental Services

• Doreen DelBianco - Legislative Program Manager, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Michael J. Purcaro, MS, PT - Chief of Administration, Department of Public Health

• Claudette J. Beaulieu - Deputy Commissioner, Department of Social Services

• John Brooks - Director of Administration, Court Support Services Division

• Steven A. Girelli, Ph.D - Vice-President, Education, Child Placement and Group Care, Klingberg Family Centers

• State Representative Catherine Abercrombie

• Barry Kasdan - President, Bridges…A Community Support System

• Melodie Peters - First Vice President, AFT Connecticut

• Patrick J. Flaherty - Department of Labor

• Raymond J. Gorman - President, Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc.

• James G. Palma Jr.

• Patrick J. Johnson, Jr.

• Dr. James H. Gatling

• Cinda Cash - Executive Director, The CT Women’s Consortium

• Marcie Dimenstein - Director or Programs and Services, Connection, Inc.

• David Pickus - Secretary Treasurer, SEIU 1199NE

• Maureen Price-Boreland - Executive Director, Community Partners in Action

• Lisa A. Mazzeo, LCSW, BCD

• William J. Hass, Ph.D. - President and CEO, FSW, Inc., CT

• Daniel J. O’Connell, Ed.D - Chair, CT Non Profit Human Services Cabinet

• Anne L. Ruwet - Chief Exective Officer, CCARC, Inc

Meeting Schedule

Commission Work Groups

1. Achieving Administrative Efficiencies

2. Cost Comparisons - Private and State Services
3. Private Provider Cost Increases, Financial Condition, & Sources of Revenue
4. Projected Cost Savings - Institutional v. Community-Based Care, Projected Costs (2010 - 2014)

Meeting Materials/Documents/Related Links

• Non-Profit Commission Reports, Documents and Correspondence
• Background Information Specifically Related to Connecticut's Purchase of Service Contracts
• Other Background Information Generally Related to Non-Profit Health and Human Services
• Commission Recommendations for Preliminary Report
• Pending Achieving Administrative Efficiencies Recommendations 2/8/11 - Categorized
• Pending Achieving Administrative Efficiencies Recommendations 2/8/11 - Bulleted
• Proposed Decision Making Process 2/8/11

• Preliminary Report
• Final Report

For Further Information, Contact:
Robert Dakers, Phone: (860) 418-6422
E-mail: robert.dakers@ct.gov