Vol. 13 No. 4 (2015)

Purpose. To describe the features of the Ukrainian big cities participation in inter-state relations (as of 01.07.2014). Methods. On the basis of the proposed study methodological apparatus author has been proved functions of urban interstate typing to identify the geographical features of their appearance in the big cities of Ukraine. Results. Author allocated cities’ types and characteristics and disclosed role and significance of the Ukrainian large cities in its international relations, particularly shown their participation in paradiplomatic relations. Scientific novelty. This study of interstate big Ukrainian cities’ functions is the first in the Ukrainian cities’ geography.

Purpose. Analysis of the socio-economic development of the Sverdlovsk region’s municipalities and identification of outrunning socio-economic development' areas. Methods. The study used the typology method, statistical analysis, cartographic method. Author's technique was used to identify areas of outrunning the social and economic development of the region. Results. The author carried out a comparative analysis of the socio-economic development of the Sverdlovsk regions’ municipalities, the problems of municipalities’ differentiation by number of inhabitants, the average monthly wage, organizations’ turnover and a number of other indicators. Author identified Sverdlovsk region’ centers of concentration of population, the zone of attraction of labor resources, held group of municipalities in the level and dynamics of organizations’ turnover, the volume of investments into fixed capital, retail turnover. Three zones of outrunning social and economic development of the Sverdlovsk region were identified and characterized. Scientific novelty. Scientific novelty of the publication is: in the author's testing methodology for the identification and analysis of areas with the priority social and economic development with the use of statistical and cartographic analysis; identifying areas of outrunning social and economic development of the Sverdlovsk region to justify the main factors initiating economic growth, and key economic problems. Funding. The work was supported by the grant of the Russian Foundation for Humanities N 14-12-66016 «Spatial shifts in the economy of the region (on the example of the Middle Urals)».

Purpose. To assess the mono-specialization level impact on the single-industry town’ competitiveness. Methods. Using the author's techniques author assessed the level of competitiveness and single-industry towns sample of Central Federal District in 2013. By means of regression analysis, the interrelation between competitiveness and the mono-specialization level of single-industry town was defined. Results. Mono-specialization level is inversely proportional to the level of single-industry competitiveness (R2 0,6), the regression equation Y = 1.4 0.02 x. The analysis confirms the hypothesis influence of the Mono-specialization level impact on the the single-industry towns’ competitiveness. Scientific novelty. Scientific novelty lies in determining the the mono-specialization level impact on the level of single-industry towns’ competitiveness that can become part of methodological tools for the development of single-industry towns’ socio-economic development. Funding. The research was supported by the Russian Foundation for Humanities, project N 14-32-01280.

In this study, the basic hypothesis is the idea that the development of entrepreneurial activity in large cities in terms of economic instability it is necessary to introduce advanced forms and methods of cooperation between the state and businesses on joint projects, providing favorable conditions for business through the provision of municipal orders on equal terms all market participants. Purpose. Analysis of the factors affecting the development of entrepreneurship and the implementation of social projects in the social sector, infrastructure, urban farming within municipal-private partnership. Methods. Content analysis of scientific literature, Internet websites, statistical analysis. Results. Author described the problems of small business development in the Russian cities, examined the factors affecting this development. Author characterized economic indicators, employment in small businesses in a number of Russian regions and cities, and gave the experience of economically developed countries in the implementation of PPP projects in various fields. Scientific novelty. The author explained the concept of «municipal-private partnership», analyzed the nature of cooperation between entrepreneurs and government, municipal organizations, supplemented by a number of arguments in favor of the passing the federal law on public-private partnership of certain provisions of municipal-private partnership, proposed a set of measures for the further development of municipal-private partnership in the Russian regions, major cities.

Purpose. Justification of the need for a differentiated approach to the assessment of the regions and municipalities’ energy efficiency. Methods. The logic and statistical analysis, the comparison method. Results. The article analyzes the placement of natural resources and the generation capacity in the Russian Federation. Author calculated coefficients of variation in terms of energy intensity of the regional economy, consumption of energy resources, energy consumption per capita in all subjects of the Russian Federation. It indicated a significant differentiation between regions. Results of the analysis of specific indicators of consumption per resident electricity, heat, hot water and gas blocks of flats and municipal budgetary institutions per capita in municipalities of the Vladimir region reflect the large variation in energy efficiency at the municipal level. Author came to conclusion about the need to develop an effective national energy policy of the state, aimed at smoothing the existing imbalances, both at the regional and municipal levels. It is proposed to conduct a typology of regions in terms of energy efficiency, which will be the basis for energy-saving policy. Scientific novelty. Due to the uneven distribution of energy resources in the Russian Federation it was proposed to develop a typology of regions in terms of energy efficiency and its energy-efficient form the basis of regional and municipal policy.

Purpose. Determining the level of project management maturity in the public authorities in the Russian Federation. The theory of project management' evolution and maturity the organization of L. Crawford was elected as a conceptual model for comparison. Methods. The research is based on the methods of comparative analysis, classification, and uses the principles of comparative approach to project management. Results and scientific novelty. The authors reviewed approaches to the development of the project concept in businesses and public authorities within the framework of existing international standards and the regulatory framework of the Russian Federation. Authors evaluated the maturity level of project management in government, identified the existing shortcomings of the project management system in the government of the Russian Federation, found ways to improve the maturity of project management systems in government.

Purpose. To study the features the use of risk analysis methods for public investment projects, development of recommendations to improve the sustainability of the project of Central stadium’ reconstruction in Yekaterinburg to internal and external environment’ factors. Methods. The methodological basis of the research were methods of system and comparative analysis of methods of general management (in particular, the method of analysis of internal and external environment, PEST-Analysis), project management (method of structuring investment projects), the methods of risk identification (based on expert survey questionnaires), methods of analysis of the probability and consequences of risks, the sensitivity analysis parameters of the project to factors internal and external environment, scenario analysis. Results. As exemplified by the project of Central stadium reconstruction authors proved the feasibility and necessity of applying the methods of risk management in public investment projects. Also in the paper it was identified certain features of the application of risk management techniques. In particular, special attention was paid to the possibility of calculating the economic efficiency in non-profit projects, the sensitivity analysis of economic indicators to internal and external environment’ factors. On the basis of scientifically authors assessed the sustainability of the project to internal and external environment’ factors, identified key risks of the project, made recommendations for their reduction / neutralization. Nine scenarios of key economic indicators project were calculated. Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the possibility of using methods of risk analysis and management of resistance characteristic for business projects, for projects in the sphere of state and municipal government. The authors proposed a unique ability to assess the sustainability of the project, comprising the steps of identifying, analyzing, evaluating, forecasting risks. This algorithm can be used in other similar projects and programs.

Purpose. Based on the analysis of theoretical positions and empirical material to establish a system of municipal enterprises’ performance indicators. Scientific novelty. Based on the study of theoretical positions and empirical material author developed proposals to improve the efficiency of municipal enterprises, including the development of medium-term programs. Methods. Methods of economic and statistical analysis. In drawing up the program of evaluation of the effectiveness of municipal programs author applied on program-target approach. Results. The significance of this research is the ability to use the suggested recommendations in the management of authorities and local self-government in the legislative process. The significance of the study is that its results communicated to the specific recommendations.

Purpose. Approbation of activity-related information methodology of activities organization of municipal employees, developed by the author, and evaluation of its effectiveness, efficiency and quality in the context of solving the problems of local government reform at the present stage. Methods. In the process of achieving the purpose the author used the method of designing a system of interaction between the departments of administration, information and activity approach to time rationing of implementation of the municipal administrations’ powers, as well as a systematic approach to updating the models of activity on realization of municipal powers. Results. On the basis of the system approach and activity-related information methodology the author has developed a technology to optimize organization of activities of municipal administration, which allows to increase the efficiency of its social activities. The conceptual basis of modernization of the financial incentives of municipal employees has been developed. Scientific novelty. Problems of optimization of organization of activities of municipal administration are decided on the basis of a systematic approach and activity-related information methodology and the organization of activities of municipal employees. Defined conceptual positions of financial incentives to increase the humanization of municipal employees and methodical bases of the organization of their professional development.

Purpose. To analyze the development strategy of the municipal system of general education of the Berezovsky urban district' and develop proposals for its improvement. Methods. To conduct the study were used the following methods: description, analysis, synthesis, analysis of official documents, surveys, expert interviews, statistical analysis. The results and usability. The article presents the results of empirical sociological research of the development strategy of the municipal system of the general education of Berezovsky urban district (Sverdlovsk region). In the first stage of the study we examined official documents containing the development strategy of the municipal education system, which was analyzed by the algorithm developed by the authors. Strategy analysis revealed the strengths and weaknesses of the strategy of development of a municipal education system of Berezovsky urban district. At the second stage of the study was conducted a questionnaire of 42 experts which revealed the most relevant from the point of view of experts, the areas of work in general education: work with teaching and managerial personnel and the introduction and implementation of the federal state educational standards. In the third phase was conducted interviews with 12 experts and experts provided assessments the problems of the municipal education system and made proposals for their solution: the aging of teaching staff, the problem of training of heads of educational institutions, inefficient use of funds allocated to the outdated equipment. Received data can be used by, the education authorities and local governments for the development and improvement of strategy of development of the municipal system of the general education. Scientific novelty. Based on the study made by the author: developed an algorithm for the analysis of the development strategy of the municipal general education system; developed a technique of social sociological examination of the municipal development strategy of the general education system; provided new empirical data characterizing the development strategy of the municipal general education of Berezovsky urban district.

Purpose. Detection of specific aspects in the implementation of the educational needs of public servants in the organizations that implement programs of additional professional education (APE). Methods. The study was carried out through the use of qualitative and quantitative sociological methods. The article reflects the results of the interpretation of statistical data, and content analysis conducted in 2015 mass survey of civil servants of the Sverdlovsk region. Results and scientific innovation. The novelty of the research is to focus on a composite («dual») nature of professional competence, demand in the performance of the studied professionals As shown by the results, the effective modernization of programs APE public servants should take into account the specifics of the phenomenon of «dual occupation» and to rely including the individualization of work with students.

Objective: to study the problems of municipalities in the exercise of powers in the field of taxation. Methods: methodological framework of this study constitute the dialectical method, methods of analysis and synthesis, abstraction and concretization, legalistic approach, technical and legal method. Results: as a result of analysis of tax powers of local governments author identified the main problems of its implementation and ways to overcome them. Scientific novelty: scientific novelty lies in the author's position of denying the possibility and the need to expand the taxing powers of local governments and the need for a comprehensive approach to reform local taxation.

Цель. На основе анализа положительного и недостаточного в Законе РФ №172-ФЗ «О стратегическом планировании в Российской Федерации» представить оценки перспектив его реализации и необходимых мер для улучшения дел со стратегическим управлением в органах публичной власти РФ. Метод. Аксиоматический. Результаты и практическая значимость. Даны оценки положительных формул Закона и его, по мнению автора, недостатков, которые уменьшают его полезность в практическом управлении территориями; предложены некоторые меры по организации деятельности органов публичной власти при реализации положений Закона и увеличения полезности стратегического планирования как инструмента управления территорией. Научная новизна. В статье использованы разработки автора по теории и практике стратегического управления, на основе которых и даны оценки и предложены определенные рекомендации.

Purpose: Study aims to analyze the use of public and municipal administration of Guernsey and Jersey of the coordinating standards and regulatory mechanisms. Methodology and methods: uses the methods of system analysis and formal logic, historical and legal approach and the method of comparative law. Results and applications: the article discussed the possibility of using the coordination mechanisms in the public and municipal management. Scientific novelty: the first application of the coordination approach to the consideration of legal phenomena, through which you can explore the legal phenomenon from a new angle. This makes it possible to increase the efficiency of the legal action. Generally coordinating legal norms are not the subject of a separate study. A study conducted by the author for the first time on the example of legislation of such European countries as Guernsey and Jersey, using a wide range of legal materials.

The article reviews the XIII All-Russian Forum "Strategic Planning in the Regions and Cities of Russia", held on 19-20 October 2015 in St. Petersburg. Described the main topics of the forum and individual performances. Particular attention is paid to the problems of implementation of the federal law "On the strategic planning in the Russian Federation", as well as issues of long-term forecasting.