re: #194 Sharmuta

I think increases in funding should be based on real need, not blind, blanket handouts. Say a program has been baselined for a 5% increase every year in funding, but only needs a 2% increase. Not only do they have more money than they need- they are obligated to spend all that money to ensure they receive they same 5% increase the next year.

And I’m not so sure it would be as disruptive as you think. Some local governments have moved to the form of spending I have in mind, and it’s been nothing but beneficial for all involved when the government has to spend it’s money like real people.

Unfortunately, changing the way local governments do things is much easier to do than getting the Federal government to change their SOP (which is like pulling teeth if history is any indication). Getting the spending under control with the system in place would do much for eventually getting the system itself changed since you’re not fighting multiple battles.