Statement: “Since county supervisors gave purchasing and contracting officials the authority to engage in managed competition and outsourcing in March 2007, the county says it has been able to save hundreds of millions of dollars,” the Union-Tribune editorial board wrote June 6, based on this new report by the county Grand Jury.
Analysis: The Grand Jury issued a report last week that mistakenly summarized how much money San Diego County has saved through managed competition and outsourcing. It cited accurate estimates provided by county officials, but failed to identify the correct time period that the information came from.
Fact Check: Grand Jury Wrong on Savings
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