Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed two executive orders aimed at formalizing taxpayer savings from procurement reforms and extending the Office of Recovery and Rebuilding in Virginia.
According to the announcement, Executive Order 57 continues procurement reforms that have been underway during Youngkin’s administration. These reforms include changes in asset management, strategic sourcing, and stricter adherence to contract terms. The order also covers renegotiations of the state employee health care plan and Medicaid. Additionally, it expands the definition of “microbusiness” to support the growth of small business suppliers in state procurement.
Executive Order 58 maintains the Office of Recovery and Rebuilding within the Governor’s office as a permanent entity. This office is tasked with providing support and advice on recovery leadership, coordinating rebuilding efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, and responding to future natural disasters.
“Over the past four years, we have unleashed transformation across government, securing hundreds of millions of dollars of savings from ongoing strategic procurement reforms, and building a new model for dedicated executive level oversight of major disaster recovery,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “I want to commend Secretary of Administration Lyn McDermid and her entire team, as well as my Chief Transformation Officers Eric Moeller, Rob Ward, and Garrison Coward for their work in making the Commonwealth of Virginia’s government more efficient and effective.”
