You Are in Charge of a State Budget, and Have

question 35

Essay

You are in charge of a state budget, and have to measure the effectiveness of the various community corrections programs in your state. You will have to justify budget cuts to the governor, who is a stickler for facts. What methods will you use to decide where the money should be spent, and how can you convince the governor of untried methods?

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