Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company

MAY 1, 2020

In my work in the public sector over the last 20 years or more, one of the most familiar tropes is the exasperated crusade so many engage in to find better ways to collaborate within and across governments and between governments and the wider community. We want it but can’t ever seem to really deliver it.

Public Works 52

Public Works Government Public Sector Leadership 52

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In a forthcoming book, I define performance management as a continuous and cyclical process of making data-informed decisions to improve organizational outcomes. Over the last few decades, these systems have become ubiquitous in almost every aspect of local government management.

Community Development 52

Community Development Parks And Recreation Development Management 52

Death and Taxes

MAY 26, 2022

Yet, little academic research on governments has evaluated the process for selecting different tools, the policies governments have in place to implement them, and the consequences of using one tool over another. In our research study, we evaluate one working capital management strategic tool: interfund transfers.

Management 40

Management Financial Management Budgeting Accountability 40