Librarians beware

The city of San Diego is trying to save money. The Reason Foundation suggests managed competition as a way to better align the incentives of city employees with the goals of the taxpayers:

Managed competition is different from simply “outsourcing,” or “contracting out” in that it encourages public employees to submit bids and compete with private bidders. Thus, it is a way of bringing private-sector competitive pressures and incentives to the public sector.

Which divisions are the best candidates for managed competition?

• Water/Wastewater Treatment
• Environmental Services (Including Collection, Landfills, and Recycling)
• Fleet Maintenance
• Street Maintenance
• Parks and Recreation
• Golf Courses
• Libraries
• Permits
• Facilities Management
• Information Technology
• Printing/Copying