For example, Medicaid and third party reimbursement services have already been outsourced. The problem was the contractor, who was not effective, overbilled the federal government for services, and generally caused problems, pointed out Garrett. Similarly, in transportation services, there are already nine contractors involved. This fragmentation of services through the use of for-profit contractors is a significant part of the problem. Privatization is the problem, not the solution, Garrett noted.
Privatization is an invitation to corruption and to loot the public coffers.
The dedicated employees of the Detroit Public Schools can do the job better, at lower cost to the taxpayers. Contractors are in business to make a profit. As public employees, we re in business to provide a public service, without the need to make a profit, concluded Garrett. We look forward to working with the administration to make our schools a source of pride to the entire community.