Revised Criteria - Value

Revised Criteria - Value

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 is the public getting from the government?

  • How are public benefits communicated from the perspective of a public stakeholder?
  • Is the budget message scaled to communicate “what’s in it for me”?
  • Are metrics, examples, and stories used to communicate public benefit? 

How much does the government cost?

  • How does a public stakeholder pay for public services?
  • How much does a public stakeholder pay for specific services?
  • What is the total cost per person/family/household for all services?
  • How expensive are government services compared to other common purchases?
  • Is cost communicated in a way that is easily understood? 

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