Privatization & Outsourcing

Feb. 22, 2012

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American City and County

County works with private developer to help local agencies access low-cost solar power

Union County, N.J., supports access to solar power through a renewable energy program...More
Feb. 1, 2012

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Viewpoint: Looking to cut costs? Take a good look at consolidation 8

By M. Scott Sotebeer — Eliminate bureaucracy and save millions through shared services....More
Jan. 1, 2012

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American City and County

Public-private partnerships are ready for takeoff

The need is there, money is available and state laws are changing to move public-private partnerships forward...More
Jan. 1, 2012

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American City and County

Mobile, Ala., saves money by taking back audits

Software helps city conduct its own audits, cut spending...More
Dec. 1, 2011

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American City and County

America's Crown Communities 2011

The six winners of American City & County's annual awards for excellence in local government show ingenuity in tough economic times....More
Nov. 3, 2011

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Collaboration keeps government small in Centennial, Colo.

Centennial, Colo., interim City Manager Dave Zelenok discusses the city's organization and method of working with multiple service providers, including lessons learned on public-private partnerships and outsourcing....More
Jun. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Special report: 2011 privatization survey

Although the national economy has changed dramatically in the last six years, local governments have not changed their approach to contracting much at all....More
Feb. 15, 2011

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American City and County

U.S. economy, government budgets look to be recovering in 2012

The 2012 Keating Report covers federal and state budgets, public private partnerships, local government budget trends, government construction and government spending....More
Jan. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Hiring a new city

Atlanta suburb sets up shop quickly by contracting out most services....More
Jan. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Cutting out checks

Washoe County pays vendors more quickly with electronic credit cards....More

County works with private developer to help local agencies access low-cost solar power

Viewpoint: Looking to cut costs? Take a good look at consolidation 8

Public-private partnerships are ready for takeoff

Mobile, Ala., saves money by taking back audits

America's Crown Communities 2011

Collaboration keeps government small in Centennial, Colo.

Special report: 2011 privatization survey

U.S. economy, government budgets look to be recovering in 2012

Hiring a new city

Cutting out checks

Our finances are still solid, local officials say 1

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