Use of a Performance-Type Budget by State or Local Governments

question 41

Multiple Choice

Use of a performance-type budget by state or local governments

• A)ensures accountability on items acquired by those governments.
• B)focuses on the efficiency and effectiveness of government activities, rather than tracking the cost of items that are purchased.
• C)guarantees that the right measures of program performance will be used.
• D)is most helpful in government activities that deal with changing human behavior and attitudes.

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