Outsourcing Times: Hard times, outsourcing times: Can outsourcing bail out San Diego?

July 29, 2006

Hard times, outsourcing times: Can outsourcing bail out San Diego?

A decade back, authorities in the county of San Diego were faced with a financial crisis, and saw privatization as a way out. But it obviously hasn't worked, because San Diego is in an even worse financial crisis than before. The resources are drying up, and "job hunt" is the keyword among its employees.

The Mayor is talking about opting for the outsourcing model to save up to $10 million per annum, but the picture is totally blurred about the specifics: what is going to be outsourced? According to Mayor Jerry Sanders:

We've not looked at any one area. Right now, we're more interested in getting the ballot proposition passed. . . . It's our goal to make sure each function we have in this city is as effective and streamlined as it could possibly be.

It is a guessing game right now, but whatever City Hall decides ultimately, it has to be substantial. The memory of the failure of outsourcing street repairs in San Diego is still fresh in the minds of the people, and the Mayor will have to spell out the areas clearly in order to ensure a positive response this time round.

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July 29, 2006 in Management | Permalink