Helping to make Baltimore City more efficient and effective.

Baltimore Efficiency & Economy Foundation (BEEF) is a catalyst for action, dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Baltimore City government and the City’s quality of life. We are an independent, non-profit civic organization.

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Feb 14th, 2012

Study Underway: Use of PILOTS in Baltimore

This study will Inform the dialogue between the Baltimore City and Local Tax Exempt Organization; focusing on taxation of property owned...

Feb 13th, 2012

SCOPE: Selling City Owned Properties Efficiently

Putting vacant, city-owned homes into the hands of buyers interested in renovating them. Read about the award-winning SCOPE program.

Feb 12th, 2012

Recreation & Parks Concessions

How to bring successful concessions and management to targeted parks within the Baltimore City Rec & Parks system.

Feb 11th, 2012

Comparative Analysis of Procurement Process

This report was the foundation for a procurement charter amendment that passed in the election referendum in November 2010.

Feb 9th, 2012

Review of Rec & Parks Special Facilities

BEEF evaluated six Rec & Park special facilities with the goal of maximizing potential by identifying revenue enhancing opportunities.

Feb 8th, 2012

Food in Baltimore City Public Schools

This study was the cornerstone for Baltimore Public Schools reforming student meals and having students participate in food preparation.