Models of performance-measurement use in local governments: Understanding budgeting, communication, and lasting effects

Public Administration Review

Volumn 65, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 180-190

  Melkers, Julia ^a   Willoughby, Katherine ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO   (United States)

^b GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 15944368152     PISSN: 00333352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2005.00443.x     Document Type: Article

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