Development and implementation of performance-based budgeting and a managed process for public-private competition for government services. Authorization of State and counties to contract for necessary goods and services without being void as contrary to the laws on civil service, merit principles, and collective bargaining (repealed June 30, 2001). L 1998, c 230.

Provisions of civil service laws construed in light of Konno v. County of Hawaii decision for purposes of privatization. Att. Gen. Op. 97-6.