The local historical society museum is hoping to receive municipal operating subsidy to help it with its finances and keep from having to increase its modest admission charge. However, your municipality expects each budget entity to include outcome-oriented performance measures with every budget request.

What measure would you propose for the museum, using the standards previously identified in this chapter? You should consider the purpose of the museum, the outputs or activities conducted by the museum, and the measurable outcomes that would result from successful museum operations.

Miskell, John L, 10th Edition, Fiscal Administrations. Chapter 6 Questions and Exercises Problem 5.