# The ABB-ABM method as a management tool for allocating budgetary resources

European Parliament procedure 2008/2053(INI) (INI - Own-initiative procedure, 6th term, committee BUDG). Stage: Procedure completed. 12 committee amendments tabled by 2 Members between 2009-02-16 and 2009-02-16.

## What the amendments focus on

This own-initiative report concerns the Activity-Based Budgeting and Management (ABB-ABM) method as a tool for allocating budgetary resources. Amendments call for better linking the Commission's five-year strategic objectives and Annual Policy Strategy with the Multiannual Financial Frameworks, clearer reporting in Annual Activity Reports, identifying negative priorities, reducing administrative burden in the strategic planning cycle, assessing risks, and feeding performance information back into resource allocation.

## Most active Members on this file

| Member | Country | Group | Amendments | Markdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary TITLEY | United Kingdom | PSE | 7 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/1311.md |
| Ingeborg GRÄSSLE | Germany | PPE | 5 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/28220.md |

## Official source documents

- PE420.146: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//NONSGML+COMPARL+PE-420.146+01+DOC+PDF+V0//EN&language=EN

Full amendment texts, votes and exports: https://amendeu.com/dossiers/2008-2053-INI · machine-readable: https://amendeu.com/data/dossiers/2008-2053-INI.json

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