Assignment A

Research the different performance measurement tools used by public sector organizations in the United States.

Select a specific performance measurement tool and a local government program in your community.

Prepare a 350 word recommendation to your local city council or county board detailing the benefits of using this tool to measure program performance, including the identification of some performance measures.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Assignment B

Locate a government website.

Prepare a 700 word paper analyzing the website to determine if it provides useful information for the public (doing the public good) or if its purpose is to advertise a government program or service (doing well for government).

Justify your analysis using specific examples from the website.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.