Yesterday California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed James Butler, 43 years old, of Roseburg, Ore., as chief procurement officer, a position in the state's Department of General Services (DGS).

Across the country, state and local governments are embracing procurement reform, ways to contract for goods and services faster, smarter, cheaper and more equitably. These efforts are often triggered ...

“There was a lot included in this report that was truly eye-opening,” says state Sen. Clarence Lam. (AP File Photo/Brian Witte) A new audit revealed various deficiencies, including a lack of oversight ...