Synopsis
This is the new edition of a text which surveys methods of public budgeting in use in the United States at all levels of government. Separate sections deal with the processes of budget preparation, approval, and execution. Final chapters deal with the special topics of government personnel and pensions, intergovernmental relations, and the federal government's role in managing the economy. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
New edition of a general examination of public budgeting that surveys the current state of the art among all levels of government in the US. Covers the distinction between the public and private sectors, budget cycles, budget preparation, approval and execution of a budget, financial management, and intergovernmental relations. The authors stress the use of program information since budget reforms for decades have sought to introduce greater program considerations into financial decisions. Intended primarily for budget practitioners and scholars. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.