ABC style ABCs in city cost cuts for better services
Peter Holle argues that Indianapolis mayor Stephen Goldsmith used activity based costing to compare public and private costs, reduce overhead, and drive competition. The method showed pothole, sewer, and mowing costs, trimming crews and costs, while union concerns were addressed. He urges Manitoba councils to adopt ABC to protect services and cut costs.
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Indianapolis
Winnipeg
Stephen Goldsmith
Goldsmith
ABC
Indianapolis’ Works Department
Manitoba
Jack Reimer
Len Derkach
Gladstone to gain four decentralization posts from province
Gladstone town council learned it will receive four Manitoba Department of Agriculture positions under the decentralization policy. Two posts go to the Agricultural Credit Corporation, one to Crop Insurance, and one as a Livestock Specialist.
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Gladstone
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Denis Rocan
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Manitoba Crop Insurance
Dauphin
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