Privatization: Strategies for Success

The report focuses on contracting, and discusses the three phases of contracting: the process of contracting for services (including the decision to contract), the framework for lowering government costs through privatization, and keys to success despite obstacles and challenges. The decision to make the transition from service delivery by local government employees to service delivery by contractor often depends heavily on cost savings, and this report addresses the accurate assessment of costs and cost savings. Examples from practice illustrate a variety of goals for contracting, as well as best practices.