27581630C73871C08725820C00577F9B Hearing Summary

Mr. Mike Hartman, Executive Director, and Ms. Heidi Humphreys, Deputy Executive Director, presented on the Department of Revenue. Committee members received a copy of Mr. Hartman's presentation (Attachment B).  Mr. Hartman walked the committee through his presentation.

Mr. Hartman continued his presentation by discussing customer service improvements.   He responded to several committee questions.  

Mr. Hartman continued by discussing the department's statutory responsibilities and its rulemaking principles.  He responded to a committee question about General Fund support for the Marijuana Enforcement Division.

Ms. Humphreys continued by discussing how the department measures public confidence in its services.  She responded to questions about enforcement division functions.  Discussion turned to under-age gambling.

Mr. Hartman discussed employee hiring practices and how the department recognizes employees and measures employee satisfaction.  He also discussed audit recommendations and FY 2018-19 operating budget items that will be considered by the Joint Budget Committee.  He concluded his presentation with a discussion of the department's 2018 legislative initiatives.  

Mr. Hartman responded to committee questions.  Ms. Humphreys also provided comment on committee questions.