Contracting Out and the Fiscal Sustainability of Public Services

IF 2.2 3区管理学 Q2 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Public Performance & Management Review Pub Date : 2023-05-22 DOI:10.1080/15309576.2023.2204073

Cheong-Soo Kim, Taehyon Choi

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Abstract

Abstract This study explores how contracting out can contribute to the fiscal sustainability of public services. Together with the economic advantage that contracting out can lower production costs over government production in house, contracting theory informs that contracting out can offer an insulation of efficient and effective service production from the political incentive problem of the principal. Hypotheses from the perspective are tested over panel data on subnational public service facilities operated via user fees in South Korea. As hypothesized, the analysis results confirm a positive relationship of contracting out with net revenue over government production. While both regionally/municipally owned corporations (R/MOCs) and nonprofits demonstrate their capabilities as competent partners of a government, nonprofits are more effective at the generation of net revenue. The study discusses the implications of contracting out for publicness and a style of governance that actively utilizes the flexibility and expertise of organizations outside a government.

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外包与公共服务的财政可持续性

摘要本研究探讨了外包如何有助于公共服务的财政可持续性。与政府内部生产相比，外包可以降低生产成本，这一经济优势表明，外包可以将高效有效的服务生产与委托人的政治激励问题隔离开来。从这个角度出发的假设是在韩国通过用户费用运营的国家以下公共服务设施的面板数据上进行测试的。正如假设的那样，分析结果证实了外包与政府生产的净收入之间的正相关关系。虽然地区/市政所有的公司（R/MOCs）和非营利组织都展示了他们作为政府称职合作伙伴的能力，但非营利组织在产生净收入方面更有效。该研究讨论了外包公共性的影响，以及积极利用政府以外组织的灵活性和专业知识的治理风格。

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Public Performance & Management Review PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION-

CiteScore

5.50

自引率

16.10%

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期刊介绍： Public Performance & Management Review (PPMR) is a leading peer-reviewed academic journal that addresses a broad array of influential factors on the performance of public and nonprofit organizations. Its objectives are to: Advance theories on public governance, public management, and public performance; Facilitate the development of innovative techniques and to encourage a wider application of those already established; Stimulate research and critical thinking about the relationship between public and private management theories; Present integrated analyses of theories, concepts, strategies, and techniques dealing with performance, measurement, and related questions of organizational efficacy; and Provide a forum for practitioner-academic exchange. Continuing themes include, but are not limited to: managing for results, measuring and evaluating performance, designing accountability systems, improving budget strategies, managing human resources, building partnerships, facilitating citizen participation, applying new technologies, and improving public sector services and outcomes. Published since 1975, Public Performance & Management Review is a highly respected journal, receiving international ranking. Scholars and practitioners recognize it as a leading journal in the field of public administration.