Public Budgeting and Finance

Week 7 Discussion 1

  • From the first e-Activity, discuss two (2) recommendations the authors make regarding the applicability of performance budgeting to the current United States government. Assume you have been appointed as the new administrator for a federal agency. Propose two to three (2-3) strategies for connecting performance indicators to the budget. Provide examples to support your response.

Read the article “Performance budgeting in the U.S. federal government: history, status and future implications.” Be prepared to discuss.

Week 7 Discussion 2

  • From the second e-Activity, provide three (3) justifications for an increase to the four (4) highest discretionary spending accounts.
  • From the second e-Activity, provide three (3) justifications for a decrease to the four (4) highest discretionary spending accounts.

Go to the U.S. Census Bureau Website to review State and Local Government Finances located at http://www.census.gov/govs/estimate/. Download the two Excel spreadsheets under “State & Local Summary Tables by Level of Government.” Be prepared to discuss.

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