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Cross Office Building
Room 202
Office of
Program Evaluation
and
Government Accountability

(OPEGA)

Clerk: Etta Begin
Director: Beth L. Ashcroft
Analyst: Wendy R. Cherubini
Analyst: Scott P. Farwell
Analyst: Jennifer L. Reichenbach
Analyst: Susan L. Reynolds
287-1901
Mission Statement: The mission of the Joint Legislative Committee on Program Evaluation and Accountability, hereafter called the “Committee”, is to ensure that public funds are expended in the most effective, efficient and economical manner possible. The Committee also seeks to ensure that such funds are used to support activities and functions that produce satisfactory results and that comply with State and Federal mandates. The Committee shall accomplish this mission by directing the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability, hereafter called the “Office”, to conduct independent evaluations and investigations of State agencies and programs and, as necessary, of other entities receiving public funds or expending private monies for public purposes. Such other entities include: local and county governments, special districts, utility districts, regional development agencies, municipal or nonprofit corporations, state contractors and any public official or public employee.* Established pursuant to Joint Rule 371 Government Oversight Committee
82 State House Station
Room 107,
Cross State Office Building
Augusta, ME 04333-0082
Groupies

Rep.Marilyn E. Canavan, Chair
Waterville (Bio) 872-6221
Bus: 287-1430
28 May Street, Waterville, ME 04901
mcanavan@verizon.net
RepMarilyn.Canavan@legislature.maine.gov
Web Site
Sen.Elizabeth H. Mitchell, Chair
Kennebec (Bio) 622-2629
277 Cushnoc Rd, Vassalboro, ME 04989
SenLibby.Mitchell@legislature.maine.gov
Web Site
Sen.Joseph C. Perry
Penobscot
237 Grove St
Bangor, ME  04401
942-5585
(Bio)  (SenJoe.Perry@legislature.maine.gov)
Sen.Philip L. Bartlett II
Cumberland (Bio) 839-7827
Bus: 324-4198
141 South St, Gorham, ME 04038
phil@philbartlett.com
SenPhilip.Bartlett@legislature.maine.gov
Web Site
Sen.Kevin L. Raye
Washington (Bio) 853-9406
63 Sunset Cove Lane, Perry, ME 04667
SenatorRaye@downeast.net
Web Site
Sen.Dana L. Dow
Lincoln (Bio) 832-4658
Bus: 832-6363
30 Kalers Pond Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572
danadow@adelphia.net
Web Site
Sen.Jonathan T. E. Courtney
York (Bio) 324-5467
31 Birchwood Lane, Springvale, ME 04083
joncourtney@metrocast.net
SenJon.Courtney@legislature.maine.gov
Web Site
Rep.Peggy A. Pendleton
Scarborough (Bio) 883-5414
110 Holmes Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
rpendle1@maine.rr.com
RepPeggy.Pendleton@legislature.maine.gov
Web Site
Rep.Andrea M. Boland
Sanford (Bio) 324-4459
Bus: 324-4459; Fax: 324-1627
22 Kent Street, Sanford, ME 04073
RepAndrea.Boland@legislature.maine.gov
Web Site
Rep.Scott E. Lansley
Sabattus (Bio) 783-1717
Bus: 287-1440; Fax: 783-1717
70 Lansley Drive, Sabattus, ME 04280
slansley2@aol.com
RepScott.Lansley@legislature.maine.gov
Web Site
Rep.Michael A. Vaughan
Durham (Bio) 353-9027
55 Emerson Road, Durham, ME 04222
repmavaughan@hotmail.com
RepMichael.Vaughan@legislature.maine.gov
Web Site
Rep.Everett W. McLeod, Sr.
Lee (Bio) 738-3255
Fax: 738-2742
P.O. Box 155, Lee, ME 04455
RepEverett.McLeod@legislature.maine.gov
Web Site

"In the future, I will probably continue not to send out materials for GOC meetings to anyone in advance and if it seems appropriate to post them in advance I will do so on OPEGA's website. I am happy to provide them to you after the meeting. We don't get very many requests like that at this point." - Beth Ashcroft, OPEGA Director


GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
April 23, 2007 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Room 211, Cross Building
(Utilities and Energy Committee Room)



Tab #
Topic
Action
CALL TO ORDER
1SUMMARY OF APRIL 9, 2007 MEETINGAcceptance
REPORT OF OPEGA DIRECTOR
2—Update on Legislation With Potential to Impact OPEGAInformation & Discussion
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3—Process for Handling Requests for OPEGA AuditsDiscussion & Vote
NEW BUSINESS
None
SCHEDULE NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
Links and Docs:



GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
April 9, 2007 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Room 202, Cross Building
(Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Room)



Tab #
Topic
Action
CALL TO ORDER
1SUMMARY OF APRIL 2, 2007 MEETINGAcceptance
REPORT OF OPEGA DIRECTOR
2—Status of Audits in ProgressInformational
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3—Process for Handling Requests for OPEGA AuditsDiscussion & Vote
4—OPEGA’s Work PlanDiscussion & Vote
NEW BUSINESS
None
SCHEDULE NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
Links and Docs:
Pennsylvania report "Public School Employees Benefits"
Summary Sheet of Possible Audit Areas
Fleet Management Scope Statement

Government Oversight Committee SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF April 2 - April 6


Government Oversight Committee SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF March 26 - March 30


Government Oversight Committee SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF March 19 - March 23


Government Oversight Committee SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF March 12 - March 16


Government Oversight Committee SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF March 5 - March 9


Government Oversight Committee SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF February 26 - March 2


Government Oversight Committee SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF February 19 - February 23


Government Oversight Committee SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF February 12 - February 16


Government Oversight Committee SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF January 29 - February 2


Government Oversight Committee SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF January 22 - January 26




Begin, EttaEtta.Begin@legislature.maine.gov
Boyden, Jennyjenny.boyden@maine.gov
Brunetti, Paulpaul.brunetti@maine.gov
Bryant, Eric Jeric.j.bryant@maine.gov
Canney, Crystalcrystal.canney@maine.gov
Caron, Jeremyjeremy.caron@maine.gov
Corrente, Susansusan.corrente@maine.gov
Donald.LagaceDonald.Lagace@us.army.mil
Dusch, Jim Ejim.e.dusch@maine.gov
Ende, Patrickpatrick.ende@maine.gov
Erskine, Andreaandrea.erskine@maine.gov
Etnier, Daviddavid.etnier@maine.gov
Figueroa, Kirstenkirsten.figueroa@maine.gov
Garrett, Deborah Ndeborah.n.garrett@maine.gov
Getchell, Chipchip.getchell@maine.gov
Giatas, Domnadomna.giatas@maine.gov
Harris, Jodyjody.harris@maine.gov
Harris, Willwill.harris@maine.gov
Head, Anne Lanne.l.head@maine.gov
Levesque, Joycejlevesque@famemaine.com
Littell, David Pdavid.p.littell@maine.gov
Lord, Denise Vdenise.v.lord@maine.gov
MacKellar, Duncandmackellar@famemaine.com
McCausland, Stephenstephen.mccausland@maine.gov
McKenney, Nancynancy.mckenney@maine.gov
Norbert, Williamwnorbert@famemaine.com
Parr, Christopherchristopher.parr@maine.gov
Porter, Ned Rned.r.porter@maine.gov
Raths, Barbarabarbara.raths@maine.gov
Scott, Greggreg.scott@maine.gov
Smith, Kimberly A.kimberly.a.smith@maine.gov
Tavares, T Jt.j.tavares@maine.gov
Tilberg, Karinkarin.tilberg@maine.gov
Van Note, Brucebruce.vannote@maine.gov
A. Jay Higgins - Bangor Daily Newsajinmaine@msn.com
Andrea Nadeauanadeau@bssn.com
Bonnie Washuk - Sun Journalbwashuk@sunjournal.com
Carol LehtoCarol.Lehto@maine.gov
David Farmer-Sun journaldfarmer@sunjournal.com
daylin@maine.edudaylin@maine.edu
Duson, Jill C.jill.c.duson@maine.gov
Elizabeth MitchellMITCHE@mmc.org
Fraser, Karen D.karen.d.fraser@maine.gov
Gary Remalgremal@centralmaine.com
Glenn Adams - Associated Pressgadams@ap.org
Jack Comartjcomart@mejp.org
Jane AmeroJAmero@PierceAtwoodconsulting.com
Jessica Alaimojalaimo@sunjournal.com
jrc_holmes@yahoo.comjrc_holmes@yahoo.com
Kenneth A. Capronkaycen@maine.rr.com
Lucky HollanderLucky.Hollander@maine.gov
Mal Leary - Capitol News Servicemal@mainecapitolnews.com
Mike Colbertlcncolbert@yahoo.com
Pattie Ahopaho@PierceAtwoodconsulting.com
Rep. Arthur Lermanalerman2@yahoo.com
Steuerwalt, Jon C.jon.c.steuerwalt@maine.gov
Susan Cover - Central Maine Newspapersscover@centralmaine.com
Bentley, CurtisCurtis.Bentley@legislature.maine.gov
Boulter, DavidDavid.Boulter@legislature.maine.gov
Broome, AnnaAnna.Broome@legislature.maine.gov
Cooper, ElizabethElizabeth.Cooper@legislature.maine.gov
Dionne, James K.James.K.Dionne@legislature.maine.gov
Fox, DanielleDanielle.Fox@legislature.maine.gov
Haynes, NatalieNatalie.Haynes@legislature.maine.gov
HylanBarr, MarionMarion.HylanBarr@legislature.maine.gov
Ippoliti, JillJill.Ippoliti@legislature.maine.gov
Johannesman, SusanSusan.Johannesman@legislature.maine.gov
Jones, JulieJulie.Jones@legislature.maine.gov
Kiermaier, LockLock.Kiermaier@legislature.maine.gov
Matheson, MargaretMargaret.Matheson@legislature.maine.gov
Mayotte, PaulPaul.Mayotte@legislature.maine.gov
McCarthy, PhillipPhillip.McCarthy@legislature.maine.gov
McCarthyReid, ColleenColleen.McCarthyReid@legislature.maine.gov
Mitchell, JohnJohn.Mitchell@legislature.maine.gov
NadeauDrillen, KarenKaren.NadeauDrillen@legislature.maine.gov
Nixon, LuciaLucia.Nixon@legislature.maine.gov
Norton, PatrickPatrick.Norton@legislature.maine.gov
Orbeton, JaneJane.Orbeton@legislature.maine.gov
Pennoyer, GrantGrant.Pennoyer@legislature.maine.gov
Randall, LynnLynn.Randall@legislature.maine.gov
Reinsch, MargaretMargaret.Reinsch@legislature.maine.gov
Cummings, RepGlennRepGlenn.Cummings@legislature.maine.gov
Edmonds, SenBethSenBeth.Edmonds@legislature.maine.gov
Figoli, JaneJane.Figoli@legislature.maine.gov
Hanley, LynneLynne.Hanley@legislature.maine.gov
Homstead, MarciaMarcia.Homstead@legislature.maine.gov

Past GOC Members
Representative Edward R. Dugay (D-Cherryfield), Chair
P. O. Box 254
Cherryfield, ME 04622
207-598-8200
eddiedugay@gmail.com

Representative Lillian LaFontaine O'Brien (D-Lewiston)
68 Nichols Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
207-782-5276
RepLillian.OBrien@legislature.maine.gov

Representative A. David Trahan (R-Waldoboro)
2084 Washington Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
207-832-4135
dptrahan@midcoast.com

Representative Ronald F. Collins (R-Wells)
401 Harriseckett Road
Wells, ME 04090
207-985-2485
Business: 207-985-2485
Fax: 207-985-2329
RepRon.Collins@legislature.maine.gov

Representative Robert H. Crosthwaite (R-Ellsworth)
P. O. Box 311
Ellsworth, ME 04605
207-667-3171
Business: 207-266-1572
Fax: 207-667-8862
bcrosthwaite@prexar.com