Includes bibliographical references. Sosmena, G. C., Jr., Guillermo, M. J., & Sapuay, S. E. (2004). A handbook on local measuring local government performance. Pasay City, Philippines: Local Government Development Foundation.

Part I: Measuring local government performance -- Introduction to performance indicators -- Local government mandate -- Part II: Management of local service delivery system -- The local service delivery system -- The LSDS paradigm -- Definition of performance measurement and indicators -- Steps in the formulation of performance indicators for local government -- Illustrative local service delivery system -- Criteria evaluating a local service delivery system -- Assessment matrix for an effective local service delivery system -- Developing an effective cyclic evaluation system -- Part III: Strategic forecasting of service requirements -- Value of forecasting -- Methods of forecasting -- Forecasting service requirements -- Factors relevant to service forecasting -- Sample local government budget in 2004 municipality x -- Sample local government budget in 2004 indicating major expenses in municipality y