Virginia State Government: Fun, Frustrating and Frightening

This book provides a prescription for getting government working again. It recommends improvements to government operations and performance over time by applying the strengths inherent in sound business practices and operations, such as customer first services, zero-based budgeting and accountability to the implementation and execution of government. The author incorporates into his proposal his belief that the application of private sector practices will make government more responsive and accountable. Contents: Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Virginia State Government: A Characterization; Integrated Government; Continuity of Government; Responsive Legislature; Constituent Participation; Accountability; Regionalism and Partnerships; Summary.