Program-target project as the most important aspect of public administration

The article is devoted to the analysis of the possibilities of developing targeted programs and projects. The interrelation of the program-target management method with other management methods and its implementation at the regional level has been analyzed. When preparing targeted programs and projects, methodological errors are often made. In particular, the goal of solving the problem and the requirements for achieving it are not specifically formulated. This significantly complicates the assessment of the compliance of existing projects and program objectives, and also interferes with an objective perception of the current state of the solution to the problem. It is for this purpose that recommendations for further research have been provided