The county procurement experiment with big lessons for cities
Today's city leaders recognize that procurement is more than just a compliance exercise—it can be a powerful driver of innovation.That's why leaders in Florida's Miami-Dade County have spent the past two years rethinking how local governments approach procurement and, as a result, have created what is being heralded as a next-generation approach at the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority. The effort—which has been guided by a strong mayoral vision—is removing choke points in the process and making better use of private-sector expertise and networks. In doing so, it is providing ample insights for cities looking to take their procurement strategies to the next level.
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Taking transparency to the next level in cities
As confidence in public institutions continues to be challenged, local leaders realize that the old ways of "being open" aren't enough. That's why a growing number of cities are pushing the boundaries of transparency. In Syracuse, N.Y., that means reimagining service-delivery communications. In Portland, Ore., it means raising the bar for open procurement. And in Boston, it means making the mayor's one-on-one meetings accessible in public spaces. These efforts underscore a key lesson: Innovation is essential to advancing transparency and deepening public trust.
