Reinvent processes and innovate
The digital revolution transformed work practices in every industry, and today the demand for tools and capacity to innovate is higher than ever. New innovative solutions can help various departments cut costs, but they can do much more.
ASSESSMENT
Some questions to guide your thinking
- What processes can be reinvented to cut costs and improve efficiency?
- What are your city’s most pressing challenges?
- How can an innovation team or approach help test and find new solutions?
Example
Improving revenue collections through strengthened capacities in Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
Reading
Using long-term treatments for balancing budgets
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) 10 minutes
This article recommends several long-term ideas for transforming local finances. The first section includes tips on leadership strategies and institutional design.
- Near-term treatments may avert a crisis but long-term strategies will help transform local finances.
- Long-term treatments can be categorized under controlling benefits, better budgeting practices, transforming services, and financially savvy community development.
Example
Improving revenue collections through strengthened capacities in Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
Reading
Using long-term treatments for balancing budgets
This article recommends several long-term ideas for transforming local finances. The…