Why “Free” IT Costs Public Sector Organizations More Than They Realize
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The Problem with Traditional Cost Allocation
Traditional methods like fixed allocations, headcount-based cost splits, or static percentage models simply don’t reflect reality. They create winners and losers—where low-usage departments feel penalized, and high-usage groups are effectively subsidized. Worse, they lead to inefficiencies because there’s no clear signal to departments about what their consumption actually costs.
In an era where public trust and fiscal transparency are paramount, this is no longer acceptable.
The Shift to Cost Recovery Chargeback
This is where cost recovery chargeback comes in. Rather than broadly distributing IT costs across the organization, chargeback assigns costs based on actual usage—per department, per service, in real time.
That means:
- Cloud usage is billed by gigabyte.
- Licensing is billed by user or instance.
- Support hours are tracked and attributed to the correct group.
- Every charge is clear, defensible, and aligned with GAAP and GASB standards.
Departments gain visibility, and Shared Services gains credibility.
Transparency Drives Better Behavior
One of the most powerful benefits of cost recovery chargeback is its impact on departmental behavior. When teams know exactly what they’re consuming—and how much it costs—they start to make smarter choices. They optimize cloud usage. They manage license assignments more carefully. They understand why IT decisions matter financially.
This isn’t about limiting access. It’s about enabling accountability.
A Better Path Forward for Public Sector IT
At BluLogix, we’ve seen firsthand how public sector IT Shared Services Organizations can transform their operations with the right cost recovery model. That’s why we’ve created a step-by-step whitepaper: “Selecting the Optimal Cost Recovery Chargeback Solution for Public Sector Organizations.”
In it, you’ll find:
- A clear framework for evaluating chargeback solutions
- A checklist of must-have capabilities for public sector teams
- A roadmap for running a Proof of Concept (PoC) before full rollout
- Real-world examples of success from Shared Services teams
It’s time to move away from the illusion of “free” IT—and toward a model that promotes visibility, fairness, and strategic value.
📘 Download the whitepaper now and take the first step toward a more transparent IT operation. https://blulogix.com/ebooks-whitepapers/selecting-the-optimal-chargeback-solution-for-state-local-and-education-sled/
Or learn more about how BluLogix Chargeback solutions can help you
https://blulogix.com/public-sector-cost-recovery
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