On February 13, Governor Chafee announced that after stabilizing Central Falls’ municipal finances, the Office of the Receiver is now pursuing additional cost reductions and increased operational efficiency through the consolidation of municipal functions and shared services between the City and the Central Falls School District.
State-appointed Receiver Robert G. Flanders, Jr. signed an order on February 13 creating the Department of Administration and Finance, an office of shared services that will oversee and coordinate all finance and administrative functions.
“As Central Falls eliminates duplicated services and tightens up operational efficiency, it also sends a message to other cities struggling both within Rhode Island and beyond, that consolidation and regionalization of services are vital steps on the road to recovery,” said Governor Chafee.
