THE WORLD OF PROGRAM BUDGETING,

Abstract

Major characteristics of a program budgeting system are listed as structural or format aspects, the analytical processes, and the data or information systems applicable. Guidlines to be followed in carrying out a cost-utility analysis are: proper structure of the problem and design of the analysis; conceptual framework (fixed utility or fixed approach); building the analytical model; treatment of uncertainty; treatment of problems associated with time; validity checking, and qualitative supplementation. Illustrations of program budget formats are given for the Department of Defense and for transportation.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0633069

Entities

People

  • G. H. Fisher

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • California
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Systems
  • Transportation
  • Uncertainty
  • Universities

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design