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    Benchmarking Municipal and Neighborhood Services: 2004

    Third annual report benchmarking municipal and neighborhood services.

    August 1, 2004
  • Municipal Finance,Reports

    Respect for the Dead and Relief for the Budget: Can Privatization Improve Hope Cemetery?

    Possible privatization of Hope Cemetery or its operations is examined.

    June 3, 2004
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    Citizen Satisfaction with Municipal Services: 2003 Survey

    This presents the full data from the 2003 CCPM survey of Worcester residents regarding their satisfaction with municipal services and includes comparisons with data from previous years.

    December 1, 2003
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    Benchmarking Municipal and Neighborhood Services: 2003

    Second annual report benchmarking municipal and neighborhood services.

    October 1, 2003
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    The Use and Abuse of User Fees and Charges

    Discusses the various kinds of fees and charges for municipal services, their proper use, and the methods for calculating them.

    June 19, 2003
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    CompStat and CitiStat: Should Worcester Adopt these Management Techniques?

    Analysis of how the adoption of CompStat and CitiStat, two municipal management programs, in Worcester could lead to improved performance of municipal agencies and increased accountability.

    February 18, 2003
  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    Citizen Satisfaction with Municipal Services: 2002 Survey

    This presents the full data from the 2002 CCPM survey of Worcester residents regarding their satisfaction with municipal services and includes comparisons with data from previous years.

    February 1, 2003
  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    Benchmarking Municipal and Neighborhood Services: 2002

    Data related to a variety of City services including those provided by the Department of Public Works, the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery, and the Worcester Public Library.

    May 1, 2002
  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    The 2000 Census: A Preliminary Look at Worcester and the Region

    Examines the recently released 2000 Census data for Worcester and the surrounding region.

    October 5, 2001
  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    Municipal Employee Health Benefits: A Comparison with Other Communities

    A review of municipal employee health benefit contributions paid by municipalities across the Commonwealth.

    April 28, 2000
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