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The Crime of Inefficiency: The Cost of Policing in Philadelphia

The Crime of Inefficiency: The Cost of Policing in Philadelphia examines inefficiencies in the Philadelphia Police Department, highlighting excessive staffing levels, high overtime expenditures, and ineffective management practices.

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Court Unification and State-Wide Funding: Future Five-Year Financial Plan Implications for the City of Philadelphia

The Court Unification and State-Wide Funding: Future Five-Year Financial Plan Implications for the City of Philadelphia report analyzes the financial impact of shifting local court funding to the state.

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Good Policy Demands Better Measurement: Philadelphia’s Economic Development Program

Good Policy Demands Better Measurement: Philadelphia’s Economic Development Program white paper critiques the City’s Economic Stimulus Program, highlighting the absence of clear performance metrics and strategic oversight.