B+

Michigan

 Amid growing concerns among Americans about job stability, health care and education, there is a new demand for government to work better and cost less. Innovative solutions, particularly at the state level, are driving reform and progress.

Michigan’s strong management practices demonstrate that it is possible to manage well even in the most difficult of times. But the state’s fiscal uncertainties are far from over, and continuing to strengthen and institutionalize progress will be the state’s key challenge.

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2008 Grading the States Summary 
2005 Grading the States Summary 

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  • Strength Strength
  • Mid-Level Mid-Level
  • Weakness Weakness
MoneyC+
Long-Term Outlook midlevel
Budget Process midlevel
Structural Balance weakness
Contracting/Purchasing midlevel
Financial Controls/Reporting midlevel
PeopleB+
Strategic Workforce Planning strength
Hiring midlevel
Retaining Employees midlevel
Training and Development strength
Managing Employee Performance midlevel
InfrastructureA-
Capital Planning strength
Project Monitoring strength
Maintenance midlevel
Internal Coordination midlevel
Intergovernmental Coordination strength
InformationA
Strategic Direction strength
Budgeting for Performance midlevel
Managing for Performance strength
Performance Auditing and Evaluation strength
Online Services and Information strength