Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2017, Question 33

How does jurisdiction use data

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Some local jurisdictions may not end up using the performance data they collect, and others may use data only occasionally on an ad hoc basis. Meanwhile, some jurisdictions use data in a systematic way as part of a formal program, for example, holding regular meetings where performance data are used to guide decision-making. Which of the following approaches best describes your jurisdiction’s use of the performance data it collects? (Among jurisdictions that reported collecting internal or external data)

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Some local jurisdictions may not end up using the performance data they collect, and others may use data only occasionally on an ad hoc basis. Meanwhile, some jurisdictions use data in a systematic way as part of a formal program, for example, holding regular meetings where performance data are used to guide decision-making. Which of the following approaches best describes your jurisdiction’s use of the performance data it collects? (Among jurisdictions that reported collecting internal or external data) We collect performance data, but don’t use it in decision-making 4% 5% 2% 7% 5%
We use some data on an ad hoc basis, but not systematically 65% 57% 61% 65% 59%
We use data as part of a formal, systematic program of performance management for a small number of our operations 16% 25% 23% 14% 23%
We use data as part of a formal, systematic program of performance management for a large number of our operations 13% 5% 12% 12% 8%
Don't Know 3% 7% 3% 2% 5%