The study included a forecasting exercise, three hypothetical scenarios, the development of a strategic plan, and a discussion of transition management methodologies. The analysis revealed that cost-recovery and user fee programs currently exist in the areas of emergency police ambulance services, crime and accident reports, fingerprints, special police protection, polygraphs, expert witnesses, licenses and permits, vehicle impounds, sales of unclaimed property, funeral escorts, and other areas. Findings indicated that well-planned and carefully implemented cost-recovery programs can provide a viable alternative revenue source and have the potential for increasing service capacities. Tables, figures, reference notes, and appended background materials and additional findings