Contracting for the 21st Century: A Partnership Model

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By
Wendell C. Lawther

This report examines federal agencies that have contracted out large scale programs and evaluates their effectiveness. Privatization or outsourcing of services formerly provided in-house have become strategies used by an increasing number of local and state governments nationwide to lower service delivery costs and/or improve service quality. Contracting

Contracting for the 21st Century: A Partnership Model