Performance budgeting has been a mantra of government reformers at least since the Hoover Commission in 1949. But implementation has been sporadic. Why is something that seems sensible so hard to do?

A new guide by an independent management consultant walks agencies through concrete examples of how they can do a better job of connecting their budgets to both daily activities and broader ...

The global economic crisis of 2008 underlined the urgent need for more transparency and accountability in the way public money was spent and for tighter oversight of public finances. Meeting this need ...

In the broadest sense, a budget is an allocation of money for some purpose. The word once used to mean “pouch” or “purse”; a budget therefore is “what’s in the pouch.” Budgeting as an activity ranges ...

Budget planning is one of the most critical and complex parts of running effective PPC campaigns. It’s not just about allocating dollars; it’s about aligning spend with business goals, market dynamics ...

Budgets are structured financial plans for an individual or business. Given that we all have limited resources, small business budgeting requires critical attention and planning. Small business ...