Citizen Input for Budgeting and Performance Management in Lincoln (2009)

The long-term goal of the project is to enable public managers and policymakers/elected officials to be intentional and evidence-based in selecting the components of their citizen involvement techniques used in budgeting, performance measurement, and management processes. This will maximize the value for both citizens and managers.

As part of our research, we worked with the City of Lincoln to develop an online survey that examined issues raised for the 2009-10 City budget as well as city department performance measures. The survey was one element of Mayor Beutler's "Taking Charge" effort that is looking closely at the programs and services in danger of being eliminated or reduced to balance the City's Budget. In addition to this survey, Lincolnites were invited to a public discussion.

Key Partners
City of Lincoln Mayor’s Office

Funding
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Press Releases
April 21, 2009

Other Media
Taking Charge Public Service Announcement
Video of the City of Lincoln Budget 101 Presentation is available in 320 by 240 and 640 by 480 formats. Video of the Directors Q&A is available in 320 by 240 and 640 by 480 formats.
Video of the Group Results is available in 320 by 240 and 640 by 480 formats.
Video of the Interview with Alan Tomkins and Mayor Buetler on Channel 5 is available in 320 by 240 and 640 by 480 formats.

Related Projects
Budgeting Outcomes and Priorities in Lincoln (2008)
City of Lincoln Satisfaction Survey: “Taking Charge” (2010)
Taking Charge 2011
Taking Charge 2012