Which of the following are key challenges in public sector budgeting
Which of the following are key challenges in public sector budgeting? (Select all that apply)
A) Political influence
B) Short-term focus
C) Lack of flexibility
D) Difficulty in measuring outputs
Answer: A, B, D
Explanation: Public sector budgeting faces political influence, short-term political cycles, and difficulty in measuring outputs (value for money), but modern budgeting systems aim to increase flexibility through mechanisms like virement.

