FY 2013 was the 3rd consecutive year officials forecasted higher revenues FY 2014 revenues are expected to grow more than 6% FY 2014 general fund expenditure growth to rise 4.1% STATES HAVE EMERGED FROM THE RECESSION

Governing Survey Findings Procurement Practices in State and Local Government

Does your organization’s existing procurement policies permit you to enter:

How did your procurement budget change from 2012 to 2013?

What is your biggest concern when going through a procurement process? 37% Cost 30% Time 23% Ample choice of vendors 3% Public sentiment/resistance 7% Other Biggest Procurement Concerns

What needs improvement when it comes to the procurement process? 39% Quicker review and approval 38% Increasing the pool of providers 34% Better definition of scope of mission 20% Decreasing procurement costs 14% More transparency 11% None 6% Other Procurement Improvements

CONTACT Joe Morris Director of Research Governing Institute