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.
A recent study of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, revealed consolidating police services in the region could save as much as $18.2 million.
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The mayor of Gary, Indiana, is proposing an employee consolidation plan that aims to reduce overall costs and free up money for workforce raises
As Gov1 has tracked rigorously, cities and towns across the country continue to merge and “regionalize” departments and services in an effort to save money, eliminate duplication, and better serve residents. This week, we track the latest developments around the country, from inspectional services in Chicago, to high schools in Minnesota.
The town of Middleboro, Mass., was the latest to consolidate a department—in this case, technology—with the school department. Details, savings, implementation, and related “how-to” guides and studies are inside.
The city of Peoria, Illinois, is looking to consolidate licensing services with its eponymous county in an effort to eliminate costs and prevent duplication of efforts. Details, costs, benefits, and additional resources, including a “consolidation roadmap” and more, are inside.
Shaker Heights, Ohio, has decided to outsource its sewer maintenance to Cuyahoga County Public Works, a move that will eliminate four positions and obviate the immediate need for $400,000 in equipment. Details, savings, and related research is inside.
Somerset County, New Jersey, recently released a consolidation report recommending that 19 suburban police departments merge into a single countywide department with five precincts.
Thinking about consolidating your public works and public utilities departments? See how one city is approaching the challenge, and learn what other cities have gone through the process.
Two towns in Miane, Paris and Norway, hope to consolidate police services starting with a one-year trial period beginning July 2012.
The consolidation effort between Princeton Borough and Princeton Township will net $3.2 million in annual savings once the plan is fully implemented.
Facing a $1 million budget deficit, the City of Mountain View, Calif., is following the recommendations of its Police and Fire Chiefs to consolidate administrative services and forge cooperative departments.
Fremont, Ohio’s municipal court has operated at a loss of more than $1 million over the past two years, pushing officials to investigate consolidation of municipal and county courts with Sandusky.
The town of Natick, Mass., is consolidation happy, having reorganized Community Services, Finance, Facilities, and other departments. Their story, successes, savings, and downloadable consolidation plans are inside.
Voters in New Jersey’s Princeton Borough and Princeton Township have approved a consolidation of the two towns into a single municipality. The new entity will simply be known as Princeton.
In response to a proposed police merger with neighboring Soledad, Calif., the Greenfield City Police Chief submitted a proposed budget that removed $340,000 in costs over the next two years.
Three Wisconsin communities decided to merge their health department in an effort to save more than $350,000 per year. Inside are the details, savings, and downloadable versions of the agreements.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced up to $235 million will available to local conservation partnerships across the country
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