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AMERICAN REVIEW OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Volume 34, Issue 2, Pages 115-133Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/0275074004264091
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accountability; dialogue; discretion; partnership; responsibility
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Procedures intended to provide accountability in relationships between governments and nonprofit organizations often focus on ways to catch and punish mistakes rather than on ways to improve service to the public. Usually, this is because the parties create their expectations for the relationship independently. However, many public services can be improved if governments and nonprofits work together to learn what needs to be done to address public needs more effectively. Mutual accountability involves key stakeholders in dialogue to determine responsibilities, authorize discretion, establish reporting procedures, and create review processes for the relationship. Mutual accountability requires extra time and effort but may be appropriate when the parties are unclear about how best to address public problems and when they have altruistic values.
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