Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

In order to receive the EVIP revenue sharing funds related to accountability and transparency, eligible jurisdictions must certify they have produced a performance dashboard and a citizen's guide to local government finances by October 1, 2011. Did your jurisdiction certify that it had produced a performance dashboard and citizen's guide as of October 1, 2011?

(Among jurisdictions that report being eligible for EVIP revenue sharing)

In order to receive the EVIP revenue sharing funds related to collaboration/consolidation/service sharing, eligible jurisdictions must certify they have a plan in place with one or more proposals to either launch new efforts or to increase existing levels of cooperation, collaboration, and consolidation, either within the jurisdiction or with other jurisdictions by January 1, 2012. Do you expect your jurisdiction will certify in this category by January 1, 2012?

(Among jurisdictions that report being eligible for EVIP revenue sharing)

In order to receive the EVIP revenue sharing funds regarding best practices in employee compensation, eligible jurisdictions must certify they have a plan in place to meet certain state-specified requirements in employee health care premiums and post-employment benefits by May 1, 2012. Do you expect your jurisdiction will certify in this category by May 1, 2012?

(Among jurisdictions that report being eligible for EVIP revenue sharing)

Beyond revenue sharing, the Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP) also has additional funds for assistance grants available to all Michigan city, village, township, and county governments to offset costs associated with mergers, interlocal agreements, and cooperative efforts to combine government operations that occur on or after October 1, 2011. How familiar are you with this section of the EVIP?

How likely is it that your jurisdiction will apply for an Economic Vitality Incentive Program grant to help offset costs associated with mergers, interlocal agreements, and cooperative efforts?

Does your jurisdiction currently engage in formal performance management and measurement activities?

Governor Snyder recently presented a new state government performance measurement and benchmarking system in the form of a Michigan state government "dashboard." How familiar are you with this new state dashboard?

Governor Snyder is encouraging Michigan local governments to produce their own "dashboards." How likely is it that your jurisdiction will launch its own dashboard within the next 12 months? (Among those jurisdictions which did not report being completely unfamiliar with the state dashboard)

How effective or ineffective do you think a local government performance dashboard would be in helping to improve your jurisdiction's accountability and transparency? (Among those jurisdictions which did not report being completely unfamiliar with the state dashboard)

How effective or ineffective do you think a local government performance dashboard would be in helping to improve your jurisdiction's performance? (Among those jurisdictions which did not report being completely unfamiliar with the state dashboard)