
Procurement Reform
- Written by American City & County Administrator
- 22nd October 2008
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Rethinking worker’s compensation with alternative dispute resolutionWorker’s compensation can be a significant expense area for municipal employers and the taxpayers they represent. In addition to high premium rates, the individual claim expenses, litigation costs and extended periods of absence for injured workers rack up hefty price tags. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs are an effective strategy for addressing the high costs […]
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2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.'s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection PlanPhases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan involved numerous federal, state and local entities, several setbacks, years to complete and $40 million. But the result was a multi-faceted flooding defense that Minot was able to make its own. Historic flooding of the Mouse River in June 2011 created the […]
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2020 Crown Communities winner: Harris County, Texas, Precinct 2's ACCESS2HEALTH SmartPodPrecinct 2 of Harris County, Texas, implemented a medical college’s innovative epidemiological technology to bring COVID-19 testing to its vulnerable residents. However, the precinct’s initiative and this technology could influence pandemic response across the country. Of all four precincts in Harris County, Texas, Precinct 2 has the lowest median life expectancy, the highest percentage of […]
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How technology can ensure equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccineFor more than a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the United States, leaving millions infected and more than 500,000 dead. There are now multiple vaccines being distributed to snuff out the spread of this deadly disease. However, the real challenge will be immunizing all Americans who want the shot. Urban areas have the resources, […]