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Steve Mitchell - Saturday, January 16, 2010
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It's not exactly an apples to apples comparison between running a state/city to running a company but there are many, many similarities to consider.
Companies are constantly not only looking at ways to deliver their products and services to their customers at a lower cost but they are actually doing it - believe me I know, I'm helping them do it.
When the state cuts services, which in some cases is appropriate, they are not doing business more effeciently they are actually doing less business.
The state needs to be more competetive and buy better - more along the lines of what companies spend. Why does a government pencil cost more than a manufacturer's pencil, or a retailer's pencil? Why does the governement pay more for common expenses all organizations have? Telecommunications, Office Products, Payroll, IT, Fleet Management, Insurance, facility supplies, etc....?????
I would hate to sound self serving but bringing in outside experts to review these items and only get paid if they could actually deliver savings is a "no brainer". No Savings = No Fees! I'm certain utilizing these services would save the state millions in expenses, increase efficiencies, and actually decrease the administrative workload simultaneously. My company is able to save an average of 20% in dozens of expense areas and we only get paid when we are successful - the state should check it out - doesn't have to be with me necessarily but do it with someone - the taxpayers deserve it!
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