Public Financial Management and Accountability

1.5 credits · Graduate

Good policy decision making is evidence-based, results-oriented and reflective of multiple interests. Analyses the roles and responsibilities of governments in funding and delivering public programs. Explores the implications of funding, budgeting and spending in the public sector. Conceptualizes accountability. Discusses accountability within government and democratic accountability. Topics include responsive programming, evidence-based approaches, audit, control, performance analysis, gender-responsive budgets and fiscal relations with First Nations.