B-

Tennessee

 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.

Tennessee has made gains in several management areas and has a strong organizational structure in place for good management. As the state modernizes its information technology capabilities by implementing a comprehensive new plan, it also has an opportunity to adopt proven practices in such areas as asset management and workforce planning.

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2008 Grading the States Summary 
2005 Grading the States Summary

Grading Criteria  |  Methodology  |  Technical Terms |  Partners 

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