This report examines regionalization experiences of government services providers for lessons learned and best practices. It analyzes models in the fields of education, public safety, regional councils, water/waste management and economic development, and provides 17 detailed case studies.
Available online: http://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/reports/2010/rwjf70952
It is included in the CJS Resource Library under the categories listed below. Select a link to find other resources in that category.
- Background / History: The report provides an overview of the history of regionalization of government services in the U.S., forms of collaboration, and what makes collaborations successful.
- Fiscal and Service Issues: The report addresses funding regionalization and effects on costs and services.
- Governance: The report discusses method of governance in each case study.
- Legal Issues: The report provides text of Texas statute governing regional agreements in one case study.
- Research and Evaluation: The research consisted of reviews of background literature, reports and manuals, and interviews with 12 national and state organizations that represent local government constituencies having shared services experiences.
This resource is also linked to the Roadmap. Select a link below to read more about each area.
- Context and History / Phase One: The report provides an overview of the history of regionalization of government services in the U.S., forms of collaboration, and what makes collaborations successful.
- Service Implications / Phase Two: The report examines best practices in CJS efforts.
- Governance / Phase Two: The report discusses method of governance in each case study.
- Legal Sharing Agreement / Phase Two: The report provides text of Texas statute governing regional agreements in one case study.
- Legal Issues/ Phase Two: The report provides text of Texas statute governing regional agreements in one case study.
- Monitoring and Improving / Phase Three: The report examines best practices in CJS efforts.
Kaufman, N. J. (2010). Regionalization of Government Services: Lessons Learned & Application for Public Health Service Delivery. Mequon, WI: The Strategic Vision Group.