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Anonymous (2005). 'Guide Promotes Efficient Contract Management at State and Local Levels'. Government Procurement 13(5): 37.
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According to the Government Contracting Institute, the value of all federal, state, and local government contracts (including outsourcing agreements) has increased 65 percent since 1996, to $400 billion in 2001. "Policies must be changed to reflect the scope of contracting and the importance of managing these contracts efficiently," suggests the publication, "A Legislative Guide to Competitive Sourcing in the States [arid Elsewhere]."