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2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Maylen P. Kambuaya ◽  
Hastutie Noor Andriati

Training "PREPARATION OF SPENDING STANDARD ANALYSIS MODEL (ASB) IN WAROPENDISTRICT", which aims to know the fairness of financial budget and determine the model ofanalysis of spending standards that meet the fairness of education and training activities in theWaropen District Device Organization. The method used in this study is by approaching the costperformance of activities (ABC) and simple regression approach. While the data used is secondarydata, in the form of existing activities of local government in the current year (in the form of DraftBudget Work or Budget Implementation Document - Regional Work Equipment Unit) and alsosecondary data in the form of unit price standards.Proposed budgets that do not comply with the ASB will be analyzed or revised according to theestablished standards. The draft APBD is prepared based on the results of an assessment of theproposed budget of SKPD which is prepared based on ASB. For local governments, the Analysis ofSpending Standards is expected to hold effective and efficient budget management andaccountability of local governments that will later materialize good governance. Based on theexplanation above, it appears that the existence of a standard analysis of shopping is a must.Without the analysis of spending standards, the APBD proposed by each SKPD will tend not tocomply with the budget standards. As a result, the preparation of performance-based budgets thatare expected to be able to improve the performance, efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability oflocal governments.


Author(s):  
Malcolm Torry

This chapter explores the concept or idea of “basic income” in relation to the growing work on reference budget standards, particularly in relation to the Minimum Income Standards (MIS) findings in the UK context. It confirms whether basic incomes should be paid to every individual at MIS levels or whether a Universal Basic Income (UBI) scheme as a whole should raise family incomes to the levels of the MIS. It also investigates what approach is both feasible and affordable to bring families and households closer to the MIS. The chapter marks new territory in the UBI debate, taking some of the first steps to join up important debates and explore issues surrounding UBI, MIS and reference budgets, both in theory and in practice. It discusses the feasibility of paying basic incomes at levels defined by the published MIS reports.


Author(s):  
Malin Lindquist Skogar ◽  
Ingrid Eriksson

This chapter reviews the work of the Swedish Consumer Agency in producing “reasonable living expenses.” It provides an example of an expert-led reference budget standard that is grounded in social statistics and behavioural data, and supported by work with social surveys and focus groups. It also explains the Swedish Consumer Agency's work of calculating the costs of the goods and services that households usually need in order to achieve a “reasonable standard of living.” The chapter demonstrates the calculations that cover both individual and common household costs, focusing on the basic needs required to live decently in Sweden. It points out that the reference budget standards and values are ascertained from official statistics and information produced by research institutes, agencies, and expert organisations.


Author(s):  
Gordon M. Fisher

This chapter takes up the history and development of standard “basic needs” budgets in the US. It explains in detail why the focus remains only on basic survival needs in the US context. It also points out how basic needs budgets are largely left to state governments and their agencies in order to develop family budget standards for their state in the absence of national action by the federal government. The chapter illustrates the overwhelming lack of economic security and social protection in the US, which caused many households to struggle in coping with incomes below the most basic of living standards. It mentions a new poverty line that comprises of an allowance for food, clothing, and shelter, which would be updated annually based on changes in the consumption of necessities by a reference group of families in the general population.


Author(s):  
Christopher Deeming

This chapter gives an overview of the research in developing “minimum income standards” and “family budget standards,” “indicative budgets” and “standard budgets.” It analyzes goods and services that are considered necessary to reach a minimum standard of living for an individual or household within a given country context, region, or city. It also brings together up-to-date and accessible information and analysis in an effort to raise the profile and understanding of reference budget research. The chapter places minimum income standards at the heart of global social policy debates that focus on strengthening social protection systems. It also discusses reference budgets and minimum income standards research, covering different methodologies and approaches in relation to the implementation of policy and practice.


Author(s):  
Bernadette Mac Mahon ◽  
Robert Thornton

This chapter focuses on the history and development of budget standards research in Ireland, from the Low Cost but Acceptable approach that was used to assess adequacy to the more recent adoptions of the Minimum Income Standards methodology. It talks about the Minimum Essential Standards of Living (MESL), which is rooted in social consensus about the goods and services that everyone in Ireland should be able to afford. It also discusses the United Nations' definition of a “minimum acceptable standard of living.” The chapter analyzes the most recent MESL results that are discussed in the context of social welfare adequacy. It also points out how the MESL research has had an impact in policy debates around adequacy in Ireland.


Author(s):  
Peter Saunders

This chapter draws attention to Australia's very rich tradition of family budget research, which was associated with the Social Policy Research Centre. It explains that the idea of a basic living standard enshrined in wage laws became a reality in Australia at the start of the 20th century. It also charts the history of budget standards research in Australia, focusing on the four major studies that were coordinated during the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. The chapter looks at the latest work that relates to the budget for healthy living and combines public health knowledge and focus group deliberations. It concludes that budget standards only provide a rough-and-ready adequacy benchmark, which should be used with care and in conjunction with other measurement approaches to living standards whenever possible.


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