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A multi-program cost analysis and planning model for social service programs.

Administration in Social Work

|December 8, 1979

Summary

Social service agencies face growing accountability demands. Program budgeting and cost analysis offer tools for administrators to enhance fiscal and programmatic responsibility in service delivery.

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Area of Science:

Social Work Administration
Public Administration
Nonprofit Management

Background:

Social service administrators face increasing fiscal and programmatic accountability from funders and clients.
This necessitates improved methods for program planning and financial oversight.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the trend of program budgeting in social services.
To present cost analysis techniques for multi-program social service agencies.
To demonstrate a practical model for enhancing program accountability.

Main Methods:

Exploration of program budgeting techniques.
Application of a cost analysis and planning model in a real-world agency.
Discussion of the model's adaptability to diverse social service programs.

Main Results:

The study illustrates how program budgeting aids accountability.
A specific cost analysis model was successfully applied in an agency setting.
The model demonstrated potential for broader application across social service sectors.

Conclusions:

Program budgeting and cost analysis are vital for accountable social service administration.
The presented model offers a practical framework for enhancing fiscal and programmatic oversight.
Effective planning and analysis tools are crucial for meeting stakeholder expectations.

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