New Performance Budgeting

Examine government performance Objectives & Expenditures No unit costing

Focus on Results Comparable to private sector Test agencies on results, not on how results are attained Line items not controlled Agencies identify outputs/outcomes

The Principles 1.Objectives & Strategic Plan 2.Performance measures 3.Flexible execution 4.Reporting

Challenges Defining measures for performance budget No standard performance measure Tracking cost Objectives out of agency control Avoiding micromanagement Changes in auditing Too much information? Outcome vs. Output

Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) system From the Bush Administration Results Orientation Zero-based philosophy Looking back Looking forward

Participatory Budgeting Minimal opportunity for citizen input Seeking transparency, responsiveness, broad representation Where to participate? Budget preparation Expenditure monitoring Monitoring service delivery