Amend Amendment No. 16 by Cook (bar code no. 824129, page 241) by adding the following SECTION to the amendment:

SECTION ____. Subchapter B, Chapter 2155, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 2155.0721 to read as follows:

Sec. 2155.0721. REDUCING STATE AGENCY DOCUMENTATION AND REPORT COSTS. (a) The comptroller may identity opportunities to provide cost savings and efficiency through the use of transcription services to reduce the costs associated with the creation of state agency documentation and reports.

(b) To the extent that cost savings are identified, the comptroller shall contract with an experienced and proven provider of cost-effective transcription services for the offsite preparation of state agency documentation and reports.

(c) In evaluating prospective contractors to provide the transcription service and in determining the most effective method for providing the transcription services, the comptroller shall consider the total costs of the transcription services, the accuracy of the services provided, and state agency employee satisfaction with the services provided.