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.
Many cities are entering public-private partnerships, outsourcing or sharing code enforcement services to ensure cost-efficiency and boost overall performance.
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MuniRent is a website platform that allows public agencies to share equipment and personnel internally or with regional partners
Seeking to measure actual ROI on consolidation of services, a SC city is studying proposals on strategies for moving forward. We provide details on this story as well as research from other completed studies and tips on consolidation from a leading consulting firm
Receiving prisoners from nearby communities for a fee has become a growing revenue source for Fife, WA. Inside we detail various agreements the City has including a new one to relieve neighboring Tacoma of its prisoners
Two neighboring municipalities in Ohio are considering merging fire departments and we take an in-depth look at the study being used to determine implementation. Inside Gov1 presents details on methodologies as well how each department’s efficiencies were judged.
When San Anselmo and Twin Cities, CA, merge police departments, both cities expect to save, with San Anselmo forecasting $900,000 in savings. Details inside provide links to powerpoint presentations of the merger, and analysis of the negotiations.
The 2013 merger of the Green Bay and Allouez fire departments was recently approved by both municipalities
Thirty-two municipalities in Southeast Michigan will receive more than $10.5 million in state grants to help offset the cost of sharing or consolidating services. The Michigan grants are an innovative move that other states should consider to accelerate the adoption of shared services.
In our latest consolidation report, we track developments from Ypsilanti to Ireland. Yes, we said Ireland. Details inside.
The mayor of Washington, D.C., has said he wants to eliminate more than 60 boards and commissions. The move to increase efficiency and eliminate regulatory hurdles to growth could be a catalyst for other cities. Details inside.
Every few weeks, Gov1 provides a wrap-up of consolidation incidents around the country. This week’s brings us updates on consolidated fire districts in the Catskills, property assessments in Minnesota, water services in Ohio, and more.
As Gov1 readers know, we regularly provide updates on privatization and outsourcing developments around the country. This week, however, we provide recent challenges, obstacles, and opposition to privatization. Details, examples, and related resources are inside.
Gov1 regularly provides updates on consolidation developments, in which cities, town, and counties merge departments or functions to save money. This week, the focus is on police and fire departments, as well as emergency dispatch services around the country.
Several cities, towns and regions in Ontario have joined together to consolidate the procurement of transit parts, providing stronger negotiating power and minimizing costs. Det
A new study that looks at the effect of public-private partnership on water systems has concluded that the upfront payments to municipalities are essentially high-interest loans,
A number of cities disclosed that they were considering the merger of departments and services, continuing a trend that Gov1 has been covering on an ongoing basis. This week, we track some of the most recent developments, providing context and research along the way.
In an exclusive Guest Column, Ohio State Controlling Board President Randy Cole provides insights, experiences, and lessons on “shared services,” including three
Outsourcing and consolidation remain top of mind in cities around the country. This week we provide the latest update on efforts from Georgia to California. Among the departments and functions under consideration this week: Utility bills, emergency dispatch, public works, and more.
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