EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

This article examines current issues related to assessing the performance of municipalities amid the ongoing transformation of the public and municipal governance system in the Russian Federation. It emphasizes the relevance of assessing the effectiveness of local governments in the context of the new local government reform, which emphasizes the public nature of municipal government and its key role in ensuring the functioning and quality of life of the population. The study discusses a direct correlation between the successful functioning of local governments and the effective development of the regional economy. Emphasis is placed on the need for digitalization of governance and increased openness and accountability of municipal governments. Rising public expectations and limited budgetary resources require municipalities to implement effective performance assessment mechanisms. This is necessary both for an objective assessment of the current state and for the development of sustainable development strategies. Particular attention is paid to the phenomenon of effectiveness, as well as the content of the local government effectiveness process and its reflection in the context of municipal government reform. The importance of the institutional role of governance effectiveness in general is emphasized, and methodological approaches to studying and assessing the effectiveness of municipalities are outlined, which undoubtedly influences the development of the regional economy and strategic planning within the country. Methods for assessing the effectiveness of municipal governance are identified and described, noting the need for a comprehensive approach and consideration of the potential of various methods when analyzing the effectiveness of local government. Research using a specific municipality as an example is particularly relevant, as it allows not only to identify typical problems and barriers but also to assess the applicability of various management models and methodologies in real-world conditions. The city of Pushkin, as part of St. Petersburg, demonstrates significant managerial and socioeconomic potential and is actively implementing measures to modernize the urban environment, digitally interact with residents, and improve strategic planning. Based on an examination of the characteristics of the municipality's effective functioning, its challenges and future development prospects are highlighted. The article's materials can be used for further research on this topic.