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7 Cards in this Set
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Input |
Resources that go into providing a public service specifically $ or manpower |
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Output |
Product or service generated by input as indicated by the quantity of units produced |
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Outcome |
Broader results associated with agency/ programs goals and service quality |
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Traditional Budget definition and pros/cons |
Traditional budget, or a line item budget, is one that focuses on inputs. Pros: previous years Provides transparency and allows for comparisons across departments and previous years Cons:There is no narrative and says little about govt. Efficiency or effectiveness Cons: departments and previous years Cons:There is no narrative and says little about govt. Efficiency or effectiveness departments and previous years Cons:There is no narrative and says little about govt. Efficiency or effectiveness previous years Cons:There is no narrative and says little about govt. Efficiency or effectiveness There is no narrative and says little about govt. Efficiency or effectiveness |
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Traditional Performance Budget definition & pros/cons |
Traditional performance budget attempts to link agency spending with performance through efficiency, or the comparisons of inputs to outputs with the goal to provide better services for Lower costs. Pros: Helps push for efficiency/taxpayer savings Cons: Considers quantity over quality which does not include government effectiveness. Because output is stable, often cutting input is used to increase efficiency. Hurts morale |
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New Performance Budgets |
Outcome based budgeting that concerns quality in services provided. Pros: uses logic models to determine agency's short, medium, and long term goals. Also addresses the quality of services provided Cons: Agreement can be difficult Takes time Can get lost in the process |
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Benchmarking internal vs. external |
Internal Benchmarking- comparison of previous years in the same dept. External- comparison with other similar dept. |
