Meet Li Hengdi, a deputy to the Beijing Municipal People’s Congress, who’s on a mission to ensure taxpayer money is spent wisely. Invited to a city budget meeting, she represents a system where every yuan counts—literally. Since 2011, Beijing has required pre-performance evaluations for all new projects costing over 8 million yuan ($1.1M), shifting from old-school post hoc checks to proactive planning.
🔍 The Pre-Performance Evaluation Shift
Think of it like a group project planning session 🧑💻: Before funds are approved, experts and deputies like Li scrutinize proposals to answer: Will this project deliver real value? How? From parks to public transit, this process aims to cut waste and boost accountability. Li’s role? To voice public concerns and ensure priorities align with residents’ needs.
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