Decision Making
"to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions"
Decision-making is the ability to select quality data sources, perform financial and statistical analyses to articulate and apply appropriate methods to ​effectively solve public policy or management problems.
Middletown NJ School Budget
Accountability and Transparency
This paper showcases:
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Overview of the school system - decreasing enrollment, rising costs and shrinking state aid
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Transparency in the budget process. All meetings are announced 4 days in advance and advertised as well as posted on the district website. Hold public meetings to discuss the budget in detail
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Analysis of the budget and the factors that affect decision making
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Recommendations - consolidating schools closing underutilized old buildings. Reclass the savings in costs for redistrict children and shortfalls from COVID school closures.
Why Governments Use IT
Investing in Technology requires careful consideration and a balance between:
​Justifications
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Increased transparency and accountability and stakeholder satisfaction
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Efficiency & long term costs
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Increased democratic participation
Limitations
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Huge cost outlays vs limited funding
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Complexity - large government
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Cybersecurity
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Lack of experience / training
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Inherent biases