Journal article
The Use of Information Technology in Oversight by State Legislatures
State & local government review, Vol.19(1), pp.22-28
01/01/1987
Abstract
Information technology should be helpful to state legislators in accomplishing their oversight function-holding administrative agencies accountable for their actions. The potential for computerization of records and data bases is tremendous. What has been the reality? This study of 30 states shows that computers have not yet been extensively used in direct oversight activities. Their use is prevalent in constituency services and budget preparation, but not in evaluating program outcomes, reviewing rules and regulations, or in monitoring federal grants-in-aid. One reason for underutilization could be that the information received is not yet of sufficient quality to accurately verify program success or failure. Prospects for expanded use of information technology, though, seem bright. States are taking advantage of spread-sheet and graphics software to better analyze existing data.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The Use of Information Technology in Oversight by State Legislatures
- Creators
- Robert D. MiewaldKeith J. Mueller
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- State & local government review, Vol.19(1), pp.22-28
- Publisher
- Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia
- ISSN
- 0160-323X
- eISSN
- 1943-3409
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/01/1987
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy; Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984214693302771
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