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Evaluating the delivery performance of public spending programs from an efficiency perspective.

Nikolaos Pettas¹, Ioannis Giannikos¹

¹University of Patras, Greece.

Evaluation and Program Planning

|May 10, 2014

Summary

This study introduces a Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) framework to evaluate the administrative efficiency of public economic development programs. DEA reveals operational and scale inefficiencies missed by traditional metrics, aiding program improvement.

Keywords:

Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)EU LEADER Performance management Performance measurement Public policy implementation

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Public Administration
Economic Development
Operations Research

Background:

Traditional performance evaluation of public economic development programs often overemphasizes outcomes, neglecting implementation efficiency.
Assessing administrative efficiency in public spending programs at the local level presents unique challenges due to complex tasks and interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel framework for comparing the administrative efficiency of local public spending programs.
To apply Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to evaluate the delivery efficiency of the Greek LEADER operational program within the European Union context.

Main Methods:

Utilized a novel application of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to assess program delivery or administrative efficiency.
Focused on operational and scale components of performance, considering the complex mix of tasks and interventions.

Main Results:

Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) proved insightful in revealing administrative inefficiencies in program delivery.
DEA identified operational and scale inefficiencies that traditional performance metrics often overlook.
The application to the Greek LEADER operational program demonstrated the practical utility of the DEA framework.

Conclusions:

Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is a valuable tool for evaluating administrative efficiency in public spending programs.
The proposed DEA technique can support rational decision-making and enhance program improvement strategies.
Emphasizing implementation in performance evaluation, alongside outcomes, is crucial for effective public economic development programs.