PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - VOLUME II, LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC WORKS AGENCIES: THE EFFECT OF FEDERAL MANDATES ON THEIR ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVING THEIR MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE

This report is the second volume in a study that identified and analyzed impediments to improving the public management of local infrastructure facilities. This report provides an analysis of and proposes solutions to the impediments that limit the effectiveness of municipal public works agencies. The analysis includes information gathered from twelve local and state agencies that represent a broad range of populations, geographic locations, forms of governance, and public works functions. Specifically, the report identifies and proposes solutions to overcoming the legislative (Federal and state), administrative, and technical impediments to improving public works performance.

  • Corporate Authors:

    National Academy of Public Administration

    1120 G Street, NW, Suite 850
    Washington, DC  United States  20314-1000

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    Water Resources Support Center, Casey Building, 7701 Telegraph Road
    Alexandria, VA  United States  22315-3868
  • Authors:
    • Markham, E
    • ANDERSON, W
    • Keane, M
  • Publication Date: 1994-8

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Features: Appendices; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: 155 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00730193
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: IWR Report 94-FIS-15
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Dec 9 1997 12:00AM