Leesburg's Enterprise Performance Incentive Program is a system for increasing employee stake in Leesburg as an organization.  The organization is divided into "Enterprises," e.g. Wastewater, and the enterprise as a whole is eligible to receive a bonus to pay.  Outstanding individuals are still authorized to receive a bonus under this plan, but takes into account various cash reserve issues as well as making each individual member of the enterprise responsible for the enterprise as a whole.

As a result, employees are more active in creating greater efficiencies in service delivery.  The city has increased cash reserves and received its highest-ever bond rating.

This case study was nominated for ICMA's Annual Awards Program.