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Professionals in the public administration arena are often tasked with analyzing public policies, evaluating programs, and determining which can be implemented or cut. There are many factors that must be considered, and the process can be quite lengthy.
Resources: City of Kelsey Virtual Organization
The city of Kelsey is experiencing a budget crisis. A federal grant for the police department was cut. The mayor of Kelsey must decide the appropriateness of allocating funds to public safety or to plans for the Stanley Park Project. The mayor and city council drafted a list of critical questions to assist in decision-making.
This week, you will begin a two-part course project responding to the Kelsey City Council budget crisis concerns.
Write Part I of your response to the city council. Your draft of this response should be 1,050 to 1,400 words.
Address each of the following questions:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of conducting a cost-benefit analysis when examining programs and policies for the City of Kelsey?
What tools might you use to analyze policy decisions for the city of Kelsey?
How might your selection of these tools differ when analyzing policy decisions for the private sector?
