Organizational development also shapes public administration organizations. Due to their increased business orientation, performance focus, and the growing importance of human resources, the topic of intangible and tangible performance incentives takes on a special significance. In addition to a scientific assessment of the current situation and discussion using the example of municipal administrations, the work provides a scientifically grounded holistic framework concept, systematic connections between theoretical and empirical base information, as well as practical implementation perspectives. At the same time, the individual intangible and tangible performance incentives are systematically recorded, and their potential effects and success factors are presented.