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Executive Summary Of Plante & Moran
PLLC Study Of The Cost Of County Government
Since taking office in January of 2003, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano has
been confronted with managing government in the face of unprecedented job loss and
economic recession. While Executive Ficano has focused considerable time and effort
on creating economic growth and opportunities, reality and sound forecasting of
the economic downturn has led to a tremendous restructuring and reduction in the
cost of government services.
In an effort to determine how his restructuring efforts compare to peer governments,
Executive Ficano commissioned an independent study by noted audit firm, Plante Moran.
This study compared Wayne County’s cost of government to a group of like sized national
peers as well as neighboring Oakland County. Plante Moran’s findings show Wayne
County near the top in a host of categories including:
- Ranking 1st in the lowest number of employees per 1,000 residents over the past
two years, at a rate that is 45% lower than the average;
- The 2nd lowest cost of government per capita over the past two years, 34% lower
than the average;
- The 2nd lowest cost of government per household over the past two years, 33% lower
than the average; and
- The 2nd highest decrease in expenditures over the past two years, decreasing expenditures
by 6% more than the average.
These findings are particularly impressive given the population served by Wayne
County as compared to the peer group. On the whole, Wayne County hosts a greater
percentage of households in poverty by 7% and $12,000 less than its peer group in
median household income. The remarkable point here is that County Executive Ficano
has been able to reduce the cost of government service to among the lowest of all
peer counties while, at the same time, continuing to serve the basic needs of a
population that is far more reliant upon these government services.
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The Wayne County Film Initiative
Where can you find settings such as urban, suburban, rural, industrial, waterfront, bridges, a racetrack, an airport, easy highway access, a multitude of ethnic neighborhoods, and diverse communities ALL IN ONE PLACE? Wayne County is the place in Michigan for all your filming needs. The County has locations suitable for all kinds of scenes.
Beyond the variety of settings, the Wayne County team is diligently working to be the leader in reliable and capable crews, building a team of “film-friendly” vendors, and creating sound stages and studios for post-production. We also have a close working relationship with all local universities and colleges and access to a student workforce at your disposal.
The Wayne County Film Initiative was launched in 2008 to assist and attract incoming production companies. Our hope is to leverage our resources and highlight all that we, as the largest County in the state of Michigan, have to offer the film industry. We are a “one-stop shop” for any and all filming needs. Our goal is to diversify our economy, promote growth, and create jobs in this region.
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Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program (MFPP)
The Wayne County Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program (MFPP) offers intervention
on behalf of the resident with their lender, targeted counseling, educational seminars
and other tools for saving a home at or in foreclosure. Wayne County is also linked
to a powerful collaboration network of HUD and MSHDA certified counseling agencies
to analyze cases and recommend viable options to avoid mortgage foreclosure. The
program is open to all Wayne County residents.
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The Wayne County Land Bank Property Auction
The Wayne County Land Bank is a governmental authority whose purpose is to manage abandoned, underutilized, or blighted property in order to return these properties into productive use.
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The Aerotropolis
The Aerotropolis is an exciting new concept embraced by Wayne and Washtenaw Counties, the local communities, and leading business executives in Michigan. The Detroit region has the elements to become a world-class aerotropolis — two major airport facilities, over 25,000 acres of developable land, and supportive community leadership. In addition, Southeast Michigan has an advantageous geographical location with ready access to a majority of the North American consumer markets, a shorter flight distance to international markets, and a developed infrastructure connecting the transportation ports. All modes of transportation (air, sea, rail and highway) can be accessed within a one-mile radius, making it an ideal location for a global logistics hub. The Aerotropolis vision, along with the continued rebirth of the City of Detroit, will be the catalyst for significant new investment throughout Michigan.
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The Wayne County STEP Program
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano announced Wednesday a way to let onetime, nonviolent offenders wipe out their criminal records by staying clean for five years.
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