6624     SAVINGS TO LOCAL ENTITIES 
(Revised 2/98)

In a sense, savings result from what might be called “negative” mandates, since local entities are relieved from doing something they were previously required to do.  The same basic estimating methodology as described in this section can be employed to determine local savings in state regulations.  In fact, it should be relatively simple to derive estimates of savings since affected local entities should be able to identify what they are doing and what the associated costs are.  Although not required by statute, any discretionary savings should also be identified since the state would be providing local entities with the option, if they choose to take it, to reduce the cost of government.