An article in the March issue of Governing Magazine takes the time to explain why consolidation is not always the answer for creating better government. Issues of efficiency both in terms of cost savings as well as resposiveness to citizens should be considered. Link: http://www.governing.com/articles/0903manage.htm
Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development announced that Pittsburgh will remain in Act 47 fiscal oversight. DCED will continue to work with the City on an improved plan that will not project budget gaps.
This news has implications for the proposal to consolidate Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh. If the two jurisdictions consolidate while Pittsburgh is in Act 47, it is possible that the County will have to take on that responsibility, oversight, and designation.
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