This paper, conducted as part of the research activities of SOSE S.p.A., develops a simple and innovative model to evaluate the performance of local government in the provision of local public services. The model employs a reduced set of information and fewer assumptions than traditional...

Public administrations are introducing managerial innovations, accounting and control systems into their organizations to enhance economic, financial, and organizational performance. Transparent communication is an important vehicle to increase the accountability of public administrations toward...