The aim of the article is the study of the territorial development gaps оf public services. The amplitude value of the gross regional product for the regions in Russia in comparison with Germany is estimated as critical. Public services were researched in 13 cities of Russia for 2011-2014. Results are shown on the ex-ample of analysis of social expenditure municipal budgets. Conclusions are made about best management practices. The author proposes a method of evaluating the quality of public services and, to reducing territorial and social disparities