Date of Award

Summer 8-30-2008

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Abstract

This study discusses the effectiveness of continued usage of the line-item budget process at the Marina Coast Water District in Marina, California. Using interviews of management, staff and public officials of the District, findings will indicate whether an alternative budget process such as multi-year, program or performance based budgeting systems would result in a more effective tool for its users or if preference is for the continued use of the traditional line-item budget. A survey of what type of budget process is used by other water and wastewater districts of the Monterey Bay was performed, and an extensive literature review was been done to discuss alternatives to the line-item budget that the District currently produces and utilizes.

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