Pioneer's Better Government Competition

An annual contest open to all, the BGC seeks innovative, concrete ideas to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of government services in Massachusetts.

Since its inception in 1991, the Better Government Competition has saved Massachusetts citizens an estimated $400 million and has been replicated in several other states and countries.

The 2009 Competition is now open. This year's Competition will be devoted exclusively to Healthcare.

The download guidelines for this year's Competition, click here.

To download the entry template, click here.

To view all of the 2008 winners, click here.

Competition winners over the years are listed below.

• › 2008: Florida Virtual School
• › 2007: Unified Permitting System for The Redevelopment of Ft. Devens
• › 2006: Short Trial Program for Civil Trial Litigation
• › 2005: Streamlining Massachusetts Government
• › 2004: State and Local Focus
• › 2003: Innovative Ideas on Key Public Policy Issues
• › 2001: Law Enforcement, Education, Housing, Family Preservation
• › 2000: Better Government Competition 10th Anniversary
• › 1999: A Wise and Frugal Government
• › 1998: Streamlining Government
• › 1997: Bringing the Benefits of Competition to State and Local Government
• › 1996: The Fight Against Crime
• › 1995: Local Solutions to Public Problems
• › 1994: Welfare in Massachusetts
• › 1993: Policies and Programs Affecting Children
• › 1992: Environmental Policies and Programs
• › 1991: Restructuring/Privatizing State Operations

The Roe Better Government Network

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