“On what basis shall we allocate resources to Program A instead of Program B, is the perennial statement in public sector budgeting. Identify and discuss at least five attempts, found in the budgeting literature, used to answer V.O. Keys famous budgeting question. In your professional judgment, which type of budgeting system is most appropriate for public administration? Why do you feel this way?

Textbook Readings
Cropf et al.: Case Study 11The Oakdale Administrator
Milakovich & Gordon: chs. 7, 10
Shafritz & Hyde: JFKCivil Service Reform