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County leaders flag procurement capacity, shared contracts and project accountability as targets for savings
Summary
County staff and commissioners discussed long-standing procurement shortcomings, shared contracts (including Zoom) and the need to assign project accountability to capture savings; officials said improvements require dedicated resources and follow-through.
Spokane County commissioners and staff used a July 21 strategic planning meeting to highlight procurement and contract management as underused areas for savings and operational improvement.
Why it matters: shared contracts, overlapping vendor agreements and inconsistent project ownership increase recurring costs across departments. Staff said some contracts have been discussed for years but lacked a responsible lead and sufficient resources to complete consolidation…
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