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Adjusting Fiscal Decentralization Programs to Improve Service Results in Bulgaria and Romania.

Authors :
Guess, George M.
Source :
Public Administration Review; Jul/Aug2007, Vol. 67 Issue 4, p731-744, 14p, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Fiscal decentralization programs are works in progress, and expenditure roles often need to be adjusted to improve service delivery. The Balkan countries of Romania and Bulgaria, both needed for accession to the European Union in 2007, must demonstrate positive results from their fiscal decentralization programs in the social services area. Focusing on social service delivery, this paper explores how the design of fiscal decentralization programs, in the form of assigning intergovernmental expenditure roles and responsibilities, affects service performance. The authors conclude that fiscal decentralization requires the proper assignment of authority to match expenditure responsibilities and the policy and administrative capacity to carry them out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00333352
Volume :
67
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Public Administration Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25335347
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6210.2007.00756.x