Department Of Central
Management Services
www.state.il.us/cms
704 Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217.782.2141
the first statewide, comprehensive consolidated
space utilization planning tool, merging actual
headcount for buildings with total cost of
occupancy data to develop benchmark data, a
lease consolidation strategy and a space
utilization planning tool. In addition, CMS
eliminated 15 leases in 2008 and reduced overall
leased square footage by approximately 146,000
square feet or $2.5 million on average. In
addition, 36 Chicago-area parking leases were
eliminated and consolidated into two
comprehensive parking agreements at a
significant cost savings.
• Maximize effectiveness of the state's Light
Duty Program. The Risk Management Division,
responsible for the Workers' Compensation
Program, will be implementing the state's first
universal light duty program in fiscal year 2010.
This program will allow the state (as the
employer) to work with employees and their
respective agencies on light duty assignments
with the goal of returning as many employees to
work as soon as possible.
• Enhancing customer service through
technology improvements. The Bureau of
Benefits will be implementing an automated
direct pay system in 2009 for all programs within
the bureau. This system will provide more user-friendly
data entry and inquiry screens, and allow
for a more timely billing process. It is estimated
that these system improvements will reduce
payment processing efforts by 70 percent, and
after 6 months of utilization, reduce adjustments
and corrections by 90 percent, and research and
inquiries by 85 percent.
• Complete programmatic system expansion.
Scheduled for 2009 completion, the Bureau of
Benefits will incorporate the state's Commuter
Savings Program into the Flexible Spending
Program system. This incorporation will allow for
better program tracking, and enhanced customer
service, and will significantly increase the
efficiency and effectiveness of the Commuter
Savings Program, making it equal in design and
scope to that of the Flexible Spending Program.
PROGRAMS
CMS Bureau of Benefits
The bureau administers the state's four group
insurance plans. While the Department of Healthcare
and Family Services has assumed the responsibilities
for claims payment, contract administration and
vendor-facing functions for the health, dental and
vision benefits offered under these plans, CMS
continues to maintain the administrative and
member-facing benefit functions for these areas.
CMS fully administers and contracts for the life
insurance, long-term care, flexible spending and
commuter savings programs offered by the state. In
addition, the bureau administers the state's deferred
compensation, workers' compensation, auto liability,
insurance procurement and representation, and
indemnification programs.
Business Enterprise Program
This program certifies businesses that are owned and
operated by minorities, women and persons with
disabilities, and assists those businesses in bidding
for state contracts.
Bureau of Communications and Computer
Services
The bureau manages the planning and delivery of
statewide information technology and
telecommunications services. It operates central
computing facilities, maintains common computer
applications and manages the Illinois Century
Network, which provides broadband network
connectivity to educational institutions and state
government.
Illinois Office of Communication and Information
This office oversees public information officers,
graphic design and other critical functions related to
communications both within and external to state
government. These functions include daily news
feeds for radio stations, photography and video
services, and a satellite uplink/downlink system for
live audio and video feeds. This consolidation fosters
better communication among agencies, enabling
them to more effectively communicate state
programs, services and opportunities to citizens.
Illinois Office of Internal Audits
This office conducts audits as required for agencies
under the governor. The office plans and conducts
audits based on a statewide risk assessment
designed to assist the governor and his management
team in accomplishing their missions and program
objectives.
Legal Services
This program manages legal work related to
personnel, procurement, contracts and labor
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