The Government allocates funds in the budget. The Department of Education, or Health, specifies the outcome standards that must be met.binbagsss said:Who decides finances in a state school or public medical practice?
apologies ofc should have said, UKFrabjous said:It is really country dependent.
Okay, I guess I more meant, say the school decides to buy some equipment, spending like 1k on it... would that sort of amount need to be checked by higher up, or I assume something relatively small like that would not need higher up approval then whoever is in charge of the schools'/ medical practices' finances?Baluncore said:The Government allocates funds in the budget. The Department of Education, or Health, specifies the outcome standards that must be met.
Those specifications are higher than can be met with the regional funding provided. The front-line managers allocate the available resources, as best they can, while blaming the Government for failing to supply sufficient funding.
The teachers and medical staff try to survive, under stress, with too much work, on too little pay. The staff are sacrificed, while the people suffer.
Everyone blames those above for insufficient funding.
Everyone blames those below for unreasonable demands.
National education and medical services are too important to the health of the nation to go unfunded.
binbagsss said:Who decides finances in a state school or public medical practice? They are funded from the government right, and then for small amounts I guess they are able to do what they want.
binbagsss said:apologies ofc should have said, UK
No, this is not how it works in the UK.binbagsss said:But for a certain amount I assume they would have to get the government's permission?
The primary sources of funding for public medicine and state schools typically include government allocations from federal, state, and local budgets, taxes (such as income, property, and sales taxes), grants, and sometimes private donations. Public medicine may also receive funds from health insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
The budget for public medicine and state schools is usually determined through a governmental budgeting process that involves multiple stages. This process includes proposals by relevant departments, reviews and adjustments by legislative bodies, and final approval by the executive branch. Factors considered include population needs, economic conditions, and policy priorities.
Public medicine and state schools often face financial challenges due to factors such as insufficient funding, increasing operational costs, rising demand for services, and economic downturns. Additionally, changes in policy and funding allocations can create instability and unpredictability in their financial planning.
Financial constraints can significantly impact the quality of public medicine and state education by limiting resources, reducing staff, and curtailing programs and services. In healthcare, this can lead to longer wait times and reduced access to treatments. In education, it can result in larger class sizes, outdated materials, and fewer extracurricular activities.
Measures to improve the financial health of public medicine and state schools include increasing funding through higher taxes or reallocation of existing funds, improving efficiency and reducing waste, seeking alternative funding sources such as grants and private donations, and implementing policies that promote long-term financial stability. Additionally, community involvement and advocacy can play a crucial role in securing necessary resources.