An independent review of Tulsa’s government was completed in September 2010. The study by KPMG, a global auditing and management consulting firm, includes 1,100 recommendations of changes that would make the city more efficient, as well as raise and save money. A Management Review Office, led by city staff, is evaluating the report to determine which of the suggestions should be implemented.

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BRIAN BARBER, 581-8322 or brian.barber@tulsaworld.com
P.J. LASSEK, 581-8382 or pj.lassek@tulsaworld.com


Tulsa officials discuss upgrading city's flawed parking meter system Tulsa officials discuss upgrading city's flawed parking meter system   4/28/2012

Downtown Tulsa's broken parking meter system can be cited an example of city government 'incompetence,' say some city councilors.

Tulsa upgrading employee timekeeping system   4/17/2012

Intensely manual and antiquated, the city's time-and-attendance system is about to be automated, catching up to 2012 technology.

With 44% of parking meters out of order, Tulsa shopping for a new system, with an eye on rates and hours as well With 44% of parking meters out of order, Tulsa shopping for a new system, with an eye on rates and hours as well   4/16/2012

City officials will issue a request for proposals in May to have private companies supply new infrastructure, operations and maintenance for Tulsa's broken parking meter system.

Humane Society of Tulsa and city not on board with pet adoption program Humane Society of Tulsa and city not on board with pet adoption program   3/22/2012

The city will not partner with the Humane Society of Tulsa for an adoption program that officials had predicted would save the city $600,000 annually.

Tulsa hires workers compensation consultant Tulsa hires workers compensation consultant   2/8/2012

Mayor Dewey Bartlett said Tuesday that a consultant hired this week can help the city of Tulsa cut its workers compensation costs by half.

Tulsa councilors want 311 phone number available more quickly   1/7/2012

Some city councilors think Tulsa should start using a 311 phone number for residents to reach customer services, even though a fully integrated 311 system is two or three years away.

City's surplus auction includes fleet of vehicles City's surplus auction includes fleet of vehicles   11/3/2011

Tulsa's twice-yearly surplus auction will grow to three auctions this fiscal year because of the downsizing of the city's fleet of vehicles.

911 call delays tackled by City Council task force 911 call delays tackled by City Council task force   9/13/2011

911, do you need police, fire or medical?

A year later, KPMG study's impact on Tulsa lauded A year later, KPMG study's impact on Tulsa lauded   9/4/2011

One year after the KPMG efficiency study of Tulsa's government was publicly released, it has spawned projects expected to generate $28.8 million in savings over five fiscal years.

Sunday: Tulsa efficiency study finds $28.8 million in savings Sunday: Tulsa efficiency study finds $28.8 million in savings   9/3/2011

One year after the KPMG efficiency study of Tulsa’s government was publicly released, it has spawned projects expected to generate $28.8 million in savings over five fiscal years.





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