What are some successful budgeting case studies?

What are some successful budgeting case studies?

There are several notable case studies on successful budgeting. For instance, the city of San Diego implemented a zero-based budgeting approach that significantly reduced costs and improved service delivery.

Can you tell me more about San Diego's approach?

Sure! San Diego's zero-based budgeting required all departments to justify their budgets from scratch each year, leading to more efficient allocation of resources.

What were the results of this approach?

The results included a 10% reduction in overall spending and improved transparency in how taxpayer money was used.

Are there other examples besides San Diego?

Yes, another example is the state of Georgia, which adopted performance-based budgeting, linking funding to measurable outcomes.