Framing Discourse in Budgetary Processes: Warrants for Normalization and Conformity

Abstract

Using a modified form of Burkeian cluster analysis, a study of discourse in local government budgetary processes uncovered three warrants that were used for normalization and coriformity (persuasion, conservatism, and expenise). These warrants encourage panicipants in budgetary processes to appear to be consistent with institutional goals and values in order to receive desired financial outcomes. Therefore, administrators have incentives to employ these warrants. Failure to use these warrants can lead to adverse budgetary decisions, in effect punishments. The analysis suggests a significant discrepancy between actual warrants identified in this study and ideal ones such as proposed by Fox and Miller. This discrepancy raises the question of which warrants best serve the public interest.

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