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How to Fix Government Grants: A Business Approach to Subsidy Control

Förderprogramm-Controlling: Entwicklung einer betriebswirtschaftlichen Konzeption

Torsten Wruck

Government subsidies are a massive financial tool, with over 1,500 programs in Germany alone and billions of euros at stake. Yet, audits reveal a shocking lack of oversight: no proper tools for allocation, no performance tracking, and a 'watering can' approach that wastes public money. This video breaks down a groundbreaking business concept—Förderprogramm-Controlling—that transforms how we manage state funding. Based on Torsten Wruck's book 'Förderprogramm-Controlling: Entwicklung einer betriebswirtschaftlichen Konzeption,' we explore a five-part framework to optimize every stage from goal setting to evaluation. Discover how to shift from output to outcome, use milestone-based payments, and cut inefficiencies. If you care about where your tax dollars go, this is a must-watch.