Kim Hoffman

Dr. Kim Hoffman serves as a Professor and Director of the Public Administration Program at the University of Central Arkansas. She is based in Irby Hall, Suite #217, and her contact email is khoffman@uca.edu.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma (2003)
• M.P.A. in Public Administration from the University of North Texas (1991)
• B.S. in Public Administration from the University of Central Arkansas (1989)

Dr. Hoffman's research centers on public budgeting and finance, state and local government, and intergovernmental relations. Her work frequently examines Arkansas-specific fiscal mechanisms including state budget processes, voluntary property taxes, and legislative fiscal analysis. She has established a consistent publication record in venues like the Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting, and Financial Management and the Midsouth Political Science Review.

Her publication trends reveal sustained focus on subnational fiscal policy with methodological emphasis on case studies and comparative analysis. Recent works increasingly explore revenue generation challenges in Arkansas counties while maintaining historical connections to legislative budget development frameworks.

Dr. Hoffman teaches core courses including Introduction to Public Administration and Policy, State Government and Politics, Government Budgeting, Intergovernmental Relations, and Comparative Public Administration (Selected Topics).