摘要: This article analyzes the ethical codes within public budgeting literature to demonstrate need for a professional ethic that fosters an expanded sense of role responsibility. Drawing on examples discretion exhibited by state and local administrators, argues number administrative activities fall into gap academic literature. The asserts responsible decisions must be tied understanding how affect collective welfare. Finally, author pedagogy considers ways in which institutional forces long-term interest inform action more adequately prepares administrators understand their roles responsibilities.