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Category Archives: Government Reform
Virginia Prevailing Wage
The words prevailing wages imply that the wages to be paid are wages prevailing in the community where the work is being done. Nothing could be further from the truth, making it prudent for public agencies in Virginia to check the Davis-Bacon wage determination before accepting any federal funding for public works construction. Continue reading
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Focus on Results for Smarter Government Budgeting
Fiscal crises inevitably yield difficult choices for policymakers as they seek ways to cut spending. Adopting a Budgeting for Outcomes approach would be a major step for Virginia’s state and local governments towards bringing accountability and fiscal sustainability to budgeting. Continue reading
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Why Public Sector Unions are bad for the US.
While private-sector unions fight with management over an equitable distribution of profits, Government unions negotiate with friendly politicians over taxpayer’s money putting the public interest at odds with union interests Continue reading
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2010 Highlights in State Government Privatization
Despite the fact that Virginia has historically been one of the more robust states for privatization, even Commonwealth policymakers well-versed in the subject may find inspiration and innovation in what other states are doing today. Continue reading
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Time for Government Pension Reform
Taxpayers are faced with an enormous bill for the luxury of having too many government employees, making too much money (salary and benefits), for too long. Fortunately, some in Virginia are taking steps to prevent the Old Dominion from falling into such a morass. Continue reading
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