Revised Criteria - Department Budget

Revised Criteria - Department Budget

Criteria includes both “primary questions” and “secondary questions.”  Primary questions are intended to apply to all (or almost all) governments and will be used to determine scores for completeness. Secondary questions are intended to provide additional guidance and options for communicating information.  Secondary questions may not apply to all governments and should only be included in budget communications if relevant to a particular targeted audience.  

Budget Questions

What services does each department provide?
  • How are programs/service defined? 
  • Are goals set for each service area? 
  • Are services being added? 
  • What challenges is the department facing in providing service? 

What are the costs for each department?
  • How are costs measured? 
  • What are costs for personnel?  
  • What are costs for contracted purchases? 
  • What are internal costs? 

How is the department held accountable for results?
  • Does the department work with other departments? 
  • Are metrics defined to determine success? 

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