Description
This volume contains four reports that describe attempts by federal and state governments in both developed and developing countries to introduce performance or results-oriented budgeting and performance management. The editors (both IBM Global Business Services) also provide an overview of current trends and make some projections about the budget office of tomorrow in the introduction. The volume is not indexed. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Governments are under increasing pressure to produce—and to demonstrate—results in terms of their mission. Over the last decade, countries around the world have undertaken reforms with the aim of improving the relevance and effectiveness of public services and the quality of public sector management. Integrating Performance and Budgets showcases attempts by federal and state governments, as well as a mix of developed and developing countries, to introduce performance or results-oriented budgeting and management as a means to support better decision making and accountability.
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