Performance-Informed Budgeting: The Prospects and Problems

The notion of basing budget decisions on performance rather than precedent or politics is a powerful one, but also a concept that can be much more easily said than done. As many governments have attempted to make this shift, they often face technical, communication, leadership, and political challenges that make sustainability of performance-informed budgeting a rare occurrence. Speakers in this session will confront the obstacles that stand in the way and identify what budget leaders can do to prepare for this transition and recommendations for achieving success, transforming the budget function, and benefiting the community.

Speakers

Katherine Barrett

Katherine Barrett

Principal, Barrett and Green, Inc.

Jennifer Carlson

Jennifer Carlson

Director of Finance, City of Duluth, MN

Chris Fabian

Chris Fabian

Senior Director of Product Stragegy - Budgeting, Tyler Technologies, Denver, Colorado

Richard Greene

Richard Greene

Principal, Barrett and Greene, Inc.

Laura Larsen

Laura Larsen

Budget Director, City of Baltimore, Maryland

Kate Parmelee

Kate Parmelee

Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation, City of Port St. Lucie, Florida