unit VI DQ

Using your work experience in the public and nonprofit sector, and the knowledge you have gained in this MPA program as a guide, address the following question in a detailed fashion:

What methods, specifically, have citizens utilized to influence and become involved in the budgeting and financial management arenas in the public sphere? Which movements or strategies have been most successful from a citizen perspective? To what degree do budgeting professionals and public administrators seek and consider this citizen involvement? What will be the trend for the future with regard to citizen participation in the process?