Influence of public governance on the efficiency in the allocation of public resources

Abstract This study sought to verify the influence of public governance practices on the efficiency in the application of public resources in education and health in Brazilian municipalities, based on the perspective of the new public governance (NPG). A municipal efficiency index (MEI) to measure the efficiency in the allocation of public resources in education and health in Brazilian municipalities in 2010. Then, using the statistical models of Ordinary Least Squares, bootstrapped Tobit regression, and quantile regression, the influence of variables considered principles of public governance: transparency/accountability, participation, integrity/ethics, legal conformity, equity, and effectiveness. In conclusion, the study shows that public governance practices influence the efficiency in the application of public resources in education and health in Brazilian municipalities.