In its fourth year, the Task Force refocused its work groups and continued to work closely with city departments and staff to research and explore solutions to continue to improve efficiency and service which included:
- The sale of excess city-owned property
- Phoenix.gov refresh project
- Municipal Court efficiencies
- Consolidated citywide helpdesk project
- e-Banking services
- 24X7 Initiative
- Parks and Recreation Department water efficiencies
By June 2013, the Task Force had generated over $76 million in cost savings. The Fiscal Year 2013-14 Operating Budget approved by the City Council included additional expected savings of $5.3 million, bringing the savings to $82 million through fiscal year 2013-14. Of the $82 million reported in savings, $12.9 million was attributed to savings achieved through the three previous annual Organizational Review processes (2010 -$6.4 million, 2011 - $3.5 million, 2012 - $3.0 million). Fourth year Organizational Review savings for 2013 were approximately $7.3 million. The City of Phoenix also received the 2013 Alliance for Innovation “Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Award” for the Organizational Review process.
By calendar year end 2013, it was reported to the City Council that the Task Force had reached $90.7 million in annual savings; $39.8 million to the General Fund and $50.9 million to non-General funds. The changes recommended by the Task Force and approved by the City Council have helped reduce costs substantially while maintaining or enhancing the City’s delivery of services. The current goal is to achieve $100 million in savings by December 2015.
