Outsourcing and Privatization
Outsourcing and Privatization are strategic approaches used by local and state government agencies to improve efficiency and reduce costs by contracting out services or transferring public functions to the private sector. These methods can lead to significant savings and enhanced service delivery but also come with accountability and public oversight challenges. This directory provides articles on related topics like Finance, as financial management ensures that government operations are sustainable and resources are allocated efficiently to meet public needs.
The first two-year cloud computing degree program will be offered through a partnership between North Virginia Community College and AWS.
Local leadership and P3s will transform crumbling infrastructure and build the cities of the future, according to mayors and capital investors.
Government partnerships are increasing, and are expected to be a large part of government operations going forward. Advancing society through partnership governance was the subject of a recent academic summit on the future of public service.
States and localities need to partner with automated carmakers to establish an alternative tax system, according to a new Brookings Institution report
Switchboard allows different city bureaus to post what they need and be matched with vendors faster than a conventional request for proposal
The proposed privatization ordinance is aimed at addressing all of those concerns even though there are no privatization proposals in the pipeline
When does it make sense for local governments to seek outside assistance on their communications?
The goal of the three-year pilot is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing electric carsharing fleets into disadvantaged communities
This public-private partnership is different from the way transit projects have been funded historically — usually with public funds and taxes
Pennsylvania plans to replace 58 bridges this year through public-private partnerships
There are assets that are essential to the nation’s security, public health and safety, economic vitality and way of life
Reason Foundation’s Interview with Steve Hagar, State Purchasing Director, Oklahoma.
Reason Foundation’s Interview with Steve Hagar, State Purchasing Director, Oklahoma.
A city-utility partnership in Minneapolis has released its work plan for 2015 and 2016 that outlines five ambitious areas of work
Metro and Zipcar announced a new partnership that places car-share vehicles at ten Metro station parking lots
What characterizes successful public-private partnerships?
Metro and Zipcar announced a new partnership that places car-share vehicles at ten Metro station parking lots
The Indiana Toll Road lease recently received a bid for $5.72 billion marking one of the largest bids for a U.S. public asset across the country
Hunterdon County plans to hire a private animal control services provider to handle the work for 10 municipalities
