Chapter 9
PREPARING REPORTS
A number of tasks in government require preparing reports:
• Preparation of legislation
• Development of policies and procedures
• Staffing
• Program analysis
• Employee evaluation
• Job description
• Budget preparation
• Office design
• Workflow analysis
• Office organization
• Strategic planning
• Annual planning
• Public relations.
A report should be logical, accurate, reliable, and easy to read. Though generally not as conversational as a letter, a report should nonetheless be friendly and professional.
INFORMAL OR BRIEF REPORTS
An informal report might take the form of an email or a written memo. The ...
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