SD15 - Consolidation of Office Space in Northern Virginia
Executive Summary: Although most State agencies are headquartered in Richmond, additional administrative and service offices can be found in over 1,200 locations across the Commonwealth. In many localities, several agencies maintain separate facilities within close proximity to each other. State agencies own or lease a total of more than 68 million square feet of space. The Commonwealth spends over $24 million annually on 1,500 leases, and owns 8,300 buildings valued at $2.7 billion. Senate Joint Resolution 29, passed during the 1982 session of the General Assembly, directs JLARC to study the feasibility, desirability, and cost effectiveness of consolidating State agency office space in various locations throughout Virginia. This review is the second regional study conducted by JLARC. In the Northern Virginia area many offices could benefit from consolidation. To be a practical alternative to current arrangements, however, consolidation must be cost effective. The JLARC analysis showed that in light of current economic conditions, an option with significant cost savings is not presently available. Given the potential benefits of consolidation, however, the State should remain alert for cost effective opportunities. |
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