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Beyond auditor and auditee: exploring the governance of performance in eldercare

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Auditing is a key tool for governing performance. Informed by the ‘audit trail logic’ this article takes a micro-perspective on auditing in which the auditees play an active role. Using the case of eldercare, it explores what actors do as they take part in audits and how they make sense of the underlying logic. Findings reveal that the roles of auditor and auditee may not only shift between audits, but also blur during audit activities. Therefore, this article contributes to public performance literature and practice by empirically showing how actors involved in an audit negotiate a shared understanding of performance.

Source: Public Management Review

DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2021.1937686

Authors: Emma Ek Österberg, Jenny de Fine Licht

Institution: University of Gothenburg

Language: English

Topic: Public Policy and Administration Research

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Riksbankens Jubileumsfond