Expenditures in teacher training should be based on estimates of what is necessary to implement past research; it should not be merely a reassignment of monies previously expended upon research and development. (MJB)

The design and implementation of a partnership evaluation at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana, during the 1985-86 academic year are discussed. Within a conversational format, a strategy is outlined for sharing evaluation responsibilities between the client and evaluator. (TJH)

Discusses various aspects of Training's business profiles, including budgets (salaries, raw materials, hardware, facilities, overhead), employee-to-trainer ratio, number of hours of training, training budget as a percent of total sales, and training budget as a percent of total payroll. (CT)

Attempts a brief analysis of the traditional decision-making process for budget preparation and the alternative, program planning, budgeting system (PPBS), in an effort to determine the effect of PPBS on the decision-making process for resource allocation and to answer the question of whether PPBS has improved decision-making processes. (Author/RK)

Describes the role, programs, and responsibilities of the Congressional Budget Office with particular emphasis on federal research and development budgeting. (SL)

A look at cost-effectiveness as the major characteristic for which to develop a forecasting method, because it encompasses concerns of most educators. It indicates relative costs and relative effectiveness, and provides a rational basis for optimal resource allocation. (Author)

A discussion of the Automated Management Planning and Controls System (AMPACS) that is being designed for public television stations in order to provide much needed timely and complete information upon which management can base its decisions. (Author/HB)

A recognized expert on Planning, Programing, Budgeting Systems presents an overview of this management tool as it relates to the school principal. (Editor)

Comparison of program budgeting with traditional budgeting systems. (SP)

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)