Promoting Performance ‑ Using Indicators to Enhance the Effectiveness of Sub‑Central Spending

On average, one-third of public expenditures in OECD countries occur at the sub-central level, a figure that has risen slightly over time. This is due, in part, to the decentralisation of competences for public services in many OECD countries. Not surprisingly, the efficiency and effectiveness of spending for public services are a concern for both...