Consolidation and Regionalization
Consolidation and Regionalization are key strategies for local and state government agencies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Agencies can streamline processes, eliminate redundancies, and enhance public service delivery by merging services or operations. Regionalization allows multiple jurisdictions to share resources and collaborate, leading to more effective governance. This directory offers articles on consolidation and regionalization and related topics like Outsourcing and Privatization, which further address efforts to reduce government services’ costs.
MHIS has been supporting Hartford, Conn., and its school system for 15 years. Changing leaders, budgets and priorities still pull from two directions.
Miami-Dade’s SMART plan that addresses big city traffic, affordable housing and municipal efficiency challenges moves from paper to reality.
The new state agency will transform the state’s information technology functions into one agency to provide better service to Illinois residents and businesses
Two London councils consolidated their IT services to save $6.4 million over a 4-year period. See the many options for consolidation in local agencies
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently launched the $15 million 2014 Regional Innovation Strategies Program grant competition through the Economic Development Administration (EDA)
By consolidating the auditor and treasurer offices, the county of Lee in Iowa saved $470,000 through attrition and job sharing
A combined fire and police dispatch system will likely save Woonsocket, RI $500k annually, primarily from the reduction of eight staff positions
An update on the plan for Redwood City and San Carlos to share firefighting services and how they will move from a hybrid plan to a shared services deal
In Lincoln, NE, a task force has supported the move towards consolidation with neighboring Lancaster county. Recommendations include collaboration and consolidation across multiple departments. Details inside...
Following a research report detailing massive inefficiencies, Springfield, IL, is moving quickly to build a new facility where all department vehicles will be maintained. Read on for details of the report’s findings and solutions...
Merging municipal offices and reorganizing personnel are leading to promising savings in multiple cities and towns across the US. We take a quick look at some of the recent efforts to cut costs and increase both efficiency and productivity...
Muskegon County saves $115K in its first year of consolidating inspection services among its municipalities. This is just the first of many steps to lower costs and improve services. See its multi-pronged approach inside...
In Sanagmon County, IL, a Citizens Efficiency Commission made a recent recommendation for a significant consolidation of fire services across the entire county. Details of this effort, goals in terms of savings and potential outcomes inside...
Two NY towns seeking ways to share services are investigating options for consolidation of parks and recreation options. EG details this and other efforts in Parks/Rec as wells Glen Falls’ public safety shared services moves...
Municipalities in New Jersey are teaming up to save $600,000 by sharing court services. The details of this venture and other potential similar moves in Ohio inside...
Wausau, WI, researched shared service capabilities among its neighbors and the report found that shared Fire/EMS services would likely improve performance.
Following on the success of Princeton, NJ, two towns in New Jersey are set to perform a consolidation study to determine efficiencies and service delivery. The why’s and how’s inside.
Expanding upon a 2011 shared services agreement for fire protection, North Las Vegas and Las Vegas proper are now adding park maintenance, business licensing and animal control.
A city and county in New York merged economic development groups in an effort to streamline efforts and increase cost-effectiveness. This and coverage of similar activities in Virginia and North Carolina.
