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.
A police officer, an after school program and working with adults gave Manny Cruz a second chance to change his image as a bully and envision a plan for himself
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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,
In this week’s privatization news: Proof that outsourced garbage collection in Toronto is working; a decision on the illegality of outsourcing a parking division in St. Louis; and an opinion on privatization from an influential voters’ league.
Citizens are increasingly hiring their own private security or organizing town watches, as budget cuts hit law enforcement. And in some cases, cities are helping. Details, research, bu
A number of recent outsourcing announcements illustrate the different types of services that municipalities are looking to offload on third parties. From inmate booking to an entire building department, we look at the latest developments.
To raise money for its growing pension problems, the city of Allentown, PA, wants to lease the city’s water and sewage plants. We take a look at the strategy, financials, pros, cons, vendors
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.
The city manager in Columbia, Missouri, wants private building inspectors to provide after-hour services, at a cost to residents. Details on why, how it would work, and how it works elsewhere, are inside.
According to a new study, global outsourcing of core government services is on the rise as municipalities look to decrease costs and increase efficiency. Details, commonly outsourced functions, lessons from the UK, and recent examples are inside.
San Francisco homeowners are being asked to shoulder the burden of maintaining tens of thousands of trees, many of which were recently planted by the city. The controversy, details, and examples from around the country are inside.
Cities are finding creative ways to cut information-technology costs by consolidating with other departments, outsourcing, and even becoming “revenue neutral.” Options, ideas, examples, research, RFPs and contracts are inside.
Baltimore, Maryland, is considering selling advertisements on fire trucks. But that’s nothing: Inside are examples from across the nation of sponsored police cruisers, branded manhole covers, and more, plus RFPs and key considerations.
When New York’s Mayor Bloomberg announced that he plans to outsource management of more than 80,000 parking meters, he specifically noted he did not want to repeat Chicago’s mistakes. What happened? Details, lessons, research, the actual RFP, and more is inside.
Bristol, Conn., recently issued several “Requests For Information” from private contractors to take over numerous town functions, such as park maintenance, information technology, janitorial services, and trash collection. Details, the RFIs, and the bids are inside.
Fulton County, GA, has hired four private debt collection services to seek $7 million in old fines and fees currently past due. Details and downloadable resources from the FTC are inside.
Yes another city, this one in Michigan, is considering outsourcing its fire department. Inside, we provide details, offer outsourcing studies, and post a typical RFP for such work.
An advisory firm as recommended to the Palm Beach County government that it outsource hundreds of jobs to address a budget shortfall. Details and the actual report is inside.
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