In Pursuit of Performance: Management Systems in State and Local Government

Examines the management capacity of state and local governments through the lens of the Government Performance Project (GPP) studies. It explores how various management systems, including financial, human resource, capital, and information technology (IT) management, function and are integrated within these governmental levels. The analysis highlights common challenges like unfunded mandates and political complexities, while also identifying innovative practices and areas for improvement in planning, accountability, and resource utilization across states, counties, and cities. The text emphasizes the importance of managing for results (MFR) as a key integrator for improved government performance.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-Performance-Management-Government-Governance/dp/080188568X?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=12491c1f6980c42b42c32843fbb9d1fb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/