California AB1729 promotes teleworking among state employees to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

California AB1729 aims to encourage state agencies to adopt teleworking policies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The bill mandates the Department of General Services to oversee telework programs, coordinate information exchange, and establish a telework dashboard. It also requires agencies to develop telework plans and evaluate their programs every 10 years. The bill estimates potential annual savings of up to $225 million from reduced office space and commuting.

California AB1729 promotes teleworking among state employees to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

California AB1729 aims to encourage state agencies to adopt teleworking policies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The bill mandates the Department of General Services to oversee telework programs, coordinate information exchange, and establish a telework dashboard. It also requires agencies to develop telework plans and evaluate their programs every 10 years. The bill estimates potential annual savings of up to $225 million from reduced office space and commuting.