“What we’ve engineered is a very ambitious program for contractors to ensure they comply with terms, but we also measure how effectively and efficiently we manage the operation.” —Andy Forsyth, Transpar Group
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ment Program, or CPMP, is unique to Rhode Island’s statewide program. Both Brown and Forsyth said it is non-punitive in nature, instead fostering a supportive partnership between Transpar, RIDE and the school bus contractors, while also en- suring all four remain accountable to each other. Brown explained that a technical performance assessment is also compiled annually to gauge monthly performance, trends and a statistical summary of key fi- nancial and operational data. Data analysis suggest what potential or actual problem areas are and offers summary conclusions on what areas the team needs to focus on for the upcoming year. “What we’ve engineered is a very ambi-
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tious program for contractors to ensure they comply with terms, but we also measure how effectively and efficiently we manage the operation,” added Forsyth. By all accounts, the program is a success and then some. Brown said the first three years of the program resulted in $7.3 million in savings statewide. Tat figure jumped to $12 million through the end of the 2015 fiscal year. Te current overall cost of the program is budgeted at $23 million, of which the state contributes $3.2 million toward the cost of non-public school transportation provided under the statewide program. “Tese savings directly benefit the taxpay- ers of our communities and allow funds to be redirected toward educational improve- ments,” she added. ●
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