Unearthing water infrastructure investments
Michigan’s aging water infrastructure has been ignored for too long. The conversation about our infrastructure needs to be brought above ground for good.
How PSC Is Making Sure Michigan’s Water Is Safe to Drink
Michigan organizations frequently come together to address issues of water access and safety. These organizations often seek PSC’s expertise on water equity for resources and insight that they can’t find elsewhere. Our water-related projects run the gamut from small local watersheds to international shared waters of the Great Lakes.
The Governor’s 21st Century Infrastructure Commission
What Keeps Michigan Running Keeps PSC Working From the Top Michigan has spent decades investing in infrastructure through myriad channels—from public acts guiding distribution of transportation revenue to multibillion-dollar ventures into water quality and road repair. Over that time, however, the state continued to see its inner workings fall into disrepair, with crumbling bridges and […]
Evaluating Capital Investment Programs in Detroit
After Detroit’s bankruptcy and recovery, skyrocketing rent prices were forcing native Detroiters from their homes. We evaluated a rent subsidy program that helps increase housing security for people affected by this surge in housing demand.
Mobility Industry’s Economic Contribution to Michigan
This report estimates the economic contributions of Michigan’s mobility industry to the state.
Evaluating Emergency Department Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
Services: Program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, reporting, storytelling The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan recognized the urgent need to improve treatment for opioid use disorder in emergency departments in 2020. So they sought the expertise of PSC to better understand and address this critical issue. We first evaluated the Michigan Opioid Partnership’s ED MOUD initiative, uncovering […]
Emergency Department Opioid Response Survey
Services: Survey design and administration, stakeholder engagement, data analysis To help Michigan respond more effectively to the opioid crisis, PSC partnered with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to uncover how emergency departments across the state handle opioid overdoses. Our survey revealed critical gaps in treatment, from inconsistent screening tools to limited use […]
CARES Cash in Michigan: A County by County Look
Like many of you, we have been following the twists and turns of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and working to be as helpful as possible. Here at Public Sector Consultants, being helpful starts with ensuring the well-being of our people so that we can turn around and support our clients and partners who are laboring […]
Trial Court Funding Commission Report
This report is designed to address the historic problem with money’s influence on the justice system.
A Landscape Scan of Immigrant and Refugee-supporting Organizations in Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM) contracted Public Sector Consultants (PSC) to conduct a landscape scan of immigrant- and refugee-serving programs and nonprofit organizations in Southeast Michigan. The scan identified current funding structures as well as strengths and gaps in overall funding and services. PSC analyzed Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System data trends in […]