Who was the first scholar of public administration to express concern over lack of budgetary theory in public sector?

The first scholar to express concern over the lack of budgetary theory in the public sector was Charles E. Lindblom. In his seminal work, Lindblom criticized the inadequacies of traditional budgeting practices and advocated for a more systematic approach to public budgeting, emphasizing the need for theory to guide decision-making in public administration. His insights laid the groundwork for further development in the field of public financial management.