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.
Department of Homeland Security confirmed they have evidence that hackers scanned voter registration systems in 21 states ahead of the 2016 election.
Find out what KPIs reveal about library operations and how Riverside County, Calif., went from failing to expanding by outsourcing libraries.
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In our latest privatization update, we look at two cities that have outsourced parking enforcement and the local farmers market
Indianapolis expects revenue per parking meter to quadruple through a 50-year privatization lease. Deal specifics include a two-tiered revenue share that protects the city
The state legislature in Washington state recently voted down an effort to hinder privatization efforts. Details of the Taxpayer Protection Act inside
For its Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, the state of Pennsylvania is turning to the private sector to help replace more than 500 decaying bridges. Details of how the program works inside.
A unique public-private partnership in Vancouver proved to be a very successful method operating and funding a light rail system first launched prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Recent research shows that fiscal challenges to parks departments can be offset by collaborations with private organizations. With help from the Reason Foundation, we study various efforts around the country...
Performance-based initiatives are catching on, with social impact bonds driving public-private projects. We provide the details of how these funds can positively impact your budget...
Over the next five years, the Canadian government will phase out home delivery of mail by its national postal system. A new system utilizing community mailboxes along 4 other key changes will enable the system to operate without government assistance...
In California, Newport Beach is looking to privatize its lifeguard services in order to reduce an annual $4M expenditure. Inside EG details the costs associated with its beach safety efforts and potential savings...
Privatizing leaf removal and promoting mulching have curbed costs for Westchester County by $3.5 million annually. Details of this effort as well as others around the country promoting sustainable disposal of leaves...
A pilot program offering Louisiana residents with additional options for license renewals is targeting shorter wait times among other benefits. Program implementation details and how the state plans to add to $18M in renewal transaction fees...
With a backlog of $46 million in improvements and just a $3.4 million annual budget, the Indianapolis parks and recreation department needs a new strategy. Inside we detail their efforts to tap private organizations to help manage the parks system...
Akron’s newest upgrade of a waste facility will not only power the facility itself, but also generate renewable energy and biosolid end-products for further revenue...
A 50-acre landfill in Bridgeport, CT, will tap private industry to help speed a renewable energy park to completion. Combining the use of fuel cells, wind and solar, an estimated 3,000 homes will be powered annually. Details on this unique approach inside.
A recent study for the City of Calgary examined cost increases of 50% over the past five years and how to slow expenditures. Coverage of that and the most likely privatized services here in the U.S...
By outsourcing toll collections to a private operator, the South Jersey Transportation Authority anticipates a 43 percent savings over the next three years. This effort and others from around the country in a new privatization update.
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