Power of Performance Audits

Center for Accountability & Performance (Webinar: June 17, 1 p.m. Eastern)

While some efforts in the world of performance management can be little more than paperwork exercises, the significant role of performance audits cannot be overemphasized. This webinar – featuring representation from cities, counties and states – will provide honest insights into this world.

Can Governments Be Accountable?

Washington Policy Center – YouTube (John Barnard)

If laws aren’t measured, how can we know if they work? Are they even designed to be measurable? Is it possible for governments to be held responsible for success or failure?

Resource of the Week:  Enhancing Program Performance with Logic Models

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension (on-line course – free)

This course provides a holistic approach to planning and evaluating education and outreach programs. It helps program practitioners use and apply logic models – a framework and way of thinking to help us improve our work and be accountable for results. You will learn what a logic model is and how to use one for planning, implementation, evaluation or communicating about your program.