State educational planning agencies should work to upgrade budgeting and accounting systems in local school districts. States should initiate pilot efforts in local school districts to examine new program oriented systems such as POBAS -- Program Oriented Budgeting and Accounting System. (Author/JH)

Describes a funding system developed to measure output in continuing education from a financial point of view''; mathematical formulas are given. (Author/SP)

In Newark, California, principals and department heads get budgetary responsibility for supplies and equipment -- and an education in financial planning. (Author)

Outlines the two opposing views of PPBS. (MB)

Describes a planning and accounting system that has resulted in improved costing and planning in a mental health clinic. (Author)

Discusses the use of program planning budgeting systems in changing or implementing courses or curriculums. (GB)

PPBS (Programming Planning and Budgeting Systems) has an exciting potential for libraries in fostering improved community relations, assurance of a fairer share of the public purse, and confidence among all concerned that the emergent public library is focusing its resources on the highest priority needs of the community. (Author)

Local action, district analysis, and Planning Programming Budgeting Systems (PPBS) are the subjects of this article. (Author)

A special interview in which Dr. William H. Curtis, project director of the Research Corporation of the Association of School Business Officials, tells about the progress of the project and the problems encountered. (CT)

Based on the view that athletics are a valuable part of the school program, this article suggests where budget cuts in the athletic program might be made. (Author/JM)

Planning is the key to maximum usage of resources by public school systems. Long range and intermediate goals must be identified. Priorities must be assigned to programs, and program budgeting practices must be modernized. (BD)

The rapidly rising cost of steel and other construction materials is forcing some districts that are building new schools to scramble for more money, delay work, or redesign projects. Nationwide, contractors and architects are finding it harder to give accurate estimates on projects, and some have even had to renegotiate contracts with districts.…

According to any accounting method, ERP investments are among the largest single concentrated investments in dollars and human resources ever made by higher education in any area.