External rules too. In the US, some state legislatures like to take away local control from counties and municipalities for political reasons. An IT manager for

External rules too. In the US, some state legislatures like to take away local control from counties and municipalities for political reasons. An IT manager for your city might know what the best solution would be, but depending on the State's bidding requirements they may be forced to take the lowest bidder even if they know there will be issues, but they meet the basic requirements of the ask. They need to teach government RFP/RFB writing in grade school.