I think the public can contribute to creating performance-based budgets, but how much they can participate depends on the government's structure and rules. Citizen involvement can greatly impact performance-based budgets, but it depends on the government's structure, rules, and openness to public participation. The way they can get involved can be Public Hearings, Public Consultation, Elected Representatives, and Advocacy. Some people might know when budgets are being made and join in, while others might not know because of certain reasons such as promoting openness, public involvement, and education can boost awareness and involvement in the budget-making process. Does the public get a say when setting up performance based budgeting? Are people even aware when budget are being put together?