Overview
Due to economic conditions and budget challenges, the Frederick Board of County Commissioners is exploring and identifying cost savings available through privatization and the creation of public-private partnerships in the delivery of county government programs and services.

The County Commissioners are considering methods to reduce costs and improve efficiencies while still maintaining essential programs and services for Frederick County citizens. 

Partnerships and Efficiencies Committee
The Commissioners removed from consideration the wholesale privatization of entire divisions or departments within Frederick County Government, but an on-going analysis by the Partnerships (Privatization) and Efficiencies Committee will still address potential public-private partnerships within government agencies.  The committee will review employee and public input from the hearings, as well as other recommendations, and present their findings to the Commissioners.   

The Privatization Steering Committee continues to meet with Frederick County agencies discussing opportunities for consolidation and privatization.  The Steering Committee has developed several proposals for the Privatization and Efficiencies Committee (PEC) and Privatization Advisory Committee (PAC) to consider but have been delayed for review due recent reorganizations.  There are several county divisions currently developing plans for expanded outsourcing and pilot programs for new efforts.

This webpage will provide a one-stop location for information related to Frederick County privatization and partnerships, including press releases, videos of press conferences, county meetings and public hearings, and various publications.

For More Information
Questions and comments may be directed to Public Information Officer Robin Santangelo at 301-600-2590 or via e-mail.