THE PRICE OF GOVERNMENT: BUDGETING FOR OUTCOMES
APRIL 26-28, 2007 - THE PEABODY HOTEL, LITTLE ROCK, AR
Co-Sponsored by the Arkansas League of Cities
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At a time of increased demand for public school funding, emergency services, local economic development, city infrastructure, workforce housing, and basic city services, the challenges for local leaders are rising. Is a fiscal crisis looming? Growing demands for city services, and unfunded mandates result in local communities being forced to reduce school programs, lay off police and fire fighters, or cut other city services.
Smarter Budgeting: Leading the Budgeting for Outcomes Process
Budgeting for outcomes allows public leaders to do significant big picture, creative thinking each time they prepare a budget. In fact, the process demands it. In many communities across the country, the usual way to handle a projected deficit is to take last year?s budget and cut it. It is tempting to make the budgeting process a math problem, but it?s not. Smarter budgeting is more than a mathematical solution.
Citizen Input and Priorities: Decisions that Matter Most
Government, at all levels, can make the necessary changes to increase program effectiveness, reduce costs, and deliver quality services. Leaders don?t question that money needs to be well-spent. Budgeting for outcomes starts with deciding what outcomes are of most value to the public.
Developing Policy and Governing for Results
The vital importance of legislative bodies in governing has often been neglected. This is true at the local, as well as the state and federal levels of government. A major role of the council is to make final decisions on the budget. Such decisions should consider what those expenditures are likely to produce in terms of benefits to the community and its citizens. The pressures of the budget season are usually considerable, tending to lead council members to quick decisions based on. What can council members do to alleviate these problems?
Join leading experts and trainers who will engage you in a hands-on program where you can examine new solutions. Broaden your skills and learn effective tools to build results in your community. Engage in a dynamic program that will strengthen your role in local government.
Seminar AGENDA
Thursday, April 26, 2007
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Reception and Welcome
Welcome, Mayor, Little Rock, Arkansas
Welcome, Chair, NLC Leadership Training Council
Friday, April 27, 2007
7:30 am - 5:00 pm Registration
7:30 am Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Opening Session: The Price of Government: Budgeting for Outcomes
David Osborne, Author, The Price of Government
The Price of Government and Budgeting for Outcomes
Budgeting for Outcomes and the Transformation of Government
Beverly Stein, Senior Partner, The Public Strategies Group Inc.
Citizen Input: Government Finance and Setting the Price
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Second Session: Citizen Input and Setting Priorities
David Osborne, Author, The Price of Government
Beverly Stein, Senior Partner, The Public Strategies Group Inc.
Setting Priorities for The Price of Government
Leading the Budgeting for Outcomes Process
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm An Evening in Little Rock, AR
Saturday, April 28, 2007
7:30 am - 5:00 pm Registration
7:30 am Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Third Session: Developing Policy and Governing for Results
on Public Finance and Budgeting
Harry Hatry, Principal Research Associate, Urban Institute
Legislating for Results in Public Finance and Budgeting
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Seminar Concludes
Competency: Competent Practitioner: 8 Credits in the Certificate of Achievement in Leadership program.