Challenge Grant Competition from just announced! #Government Management: 25 years of informing today and envisioning tomorrow -- first round ideas welcome by May 10. businessofgovernment.org/blog/governmen
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The Federal Workplace Is Changing Rapidly, But Merit Principles Must Remain Untouched dlvr.it/Sl7TGd
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A tale of two trains: When something bad happens, local and state officials increasingly are shouldered aside. The people and the pundits now expect all solutions to come from Washington.
#trainaccident #EastPalestineOH
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An important analysis--it underlines why we need auditors, and what happens if they don't have independence to go where the questions lead.
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The Iowa Senate passed a bill that severely limits its auditor’s access to critical documents. The ramifications could be severe.
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Why does every local problem seem to become instantly a federal issue? Check this out -- is relying on local governments as the first line of action becoming obsolete ? governing.com/now/the-urge-t --
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New from on #administrativeburden and #equity. Confusing and lengthy processes for disaster survivors and communities to apply for assistance disproportionately affects those least prepared to navigate complex federal programs.
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Why does every local problem seem to become instantly a federal issue? Check this out -- is relying on local governments as the first line of action becoming obsolete ? governing.com/now/the-urge-t --
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Here's a guide for new governors about how to grab the reins fast--and for everyone else to track the possibilities that state governments offer. An invaluable guide from the invariably thoughtful . Don't miss this! businessofgovernment.org/report/running
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Even if policymakers make the cuts, they wouldn’t pick up that much cash, & they’d hurt programs on which the public depends, whether they live in blue states or red, like East Palestine, where Donald Trump beat Joe Biden by 45% in 2020, writes .
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It's Oscar time-state and local govt junkies oughta pay attention to this! -- The Five Best Movies About State or Local Government --note that fighting JAWS was contracted out --route-fifty.com/management/202 via
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Over the years, I have learned so much from about performance management. His piece in is no exception! Online first. It is part of a larger symposium organized by Check it out
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#Auditor Independence in Peril: The #Iowa Senate passed a bill yesterday restricting the #auditor's access to records," reports .
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Advancing Future of Workforce Policies and Practices for Mission Delivery -- new guidance from Director. For more on future of work issues, see recent report co-authored with : napawash.org/standing-panel chcoc.gov/content/advanc
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Are We There Yet? The Evolution of the US #Federal Performance Management Framework: 1993–2022 -- insights from @JMKamensky, Emeritus Fellow with @BusOfGovernment tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10
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“It’s mighty tempting to stake out flashy ideas to slash the debt. But they don’t tend to work—and they distract attention from the big decisions that would actually make a difference,” argues .
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Good day to reflect on your keynote address! The 2022 #PublicPerformance Symposium discussed the impact & lessons of GPRA & similar models and initiated a dialogue on how such experiences can serve as a roadmap going forward #GPRAMA #performancemanagement youtube.com/watch?v=StAz7e
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30 YEARS AGO TODAY: launched the National Performance Review and asked to lead a team of career civil servants to Reinvent the Government - bit.ly/3Jd4H6B -
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Government Reform Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Changed. - Government Executive — what scale of action makes the most sense? Maybe smaller steps, taken quickly?
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Data-Based Decision-Making Is Flawed When the Data Is Flawed - Route Fifty — a great inside look at the problems and mischief that bad data can cause
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Terrific conversation with the great Dan Chenok on this super-important issue!
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Honored to join @DonKettl to talk about the future of #government work and the importance of merit, on the @GovExec podcast -- @napawash @BusOfGovernment govexec.com/oversight/2023
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The Federal Workplace Is Changing Rapidly, But Merit Principles Must Remain Untouched - co-authored w. via for series on ideas to strengthen the #federal #government #workforce -
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An incredible giant in the field of performance management and policy evaluation. He moved the field forward by mikes—and he was a truly warm and wonderful person. We will miss him even more than we know.
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Harry Hatry, pioneer and leader in the world of #performancemanagement has died. We join those who knew and respected him in a sense of great loss. Here, a full obituary: greenebarrett.com/post/harry-hat
@ASPANational @napawash @DonKettl @JMKamensky @donmoyn @SMetzenbaum @Gov_Performance
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Here are some great leads on how to hook high schoolers on government jobs. We're going to need them. Soon!
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Though many young people are ignorant about jobs in the public sector, internships can help educate them and draw them into the workforce.
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Though many young people are ignorant about jobs in the public sector, internships can help educate them and draw them into the workforce.
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Fascinating analysis of big changes in accounting laws--and a truly unusual strategy of using the must-pass defense authorization act to nudge and and local governments in management reform.
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COMMENTARY | Changes to federal law will require state and local governments to do what they should have done years ago for the benefit of investors and other stakeholders.
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. on cyber risks to critical infrastructure and the need for stronger federal leadership and collaboration across government and sectors
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What has #evidence informed #governance accomplished -- and what are the challenges for the future? A new column by Gary VanLandingham of in 's #PATimes.
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Want to know what the new #governors are thinking about as they begin their terms of office? use their executive orders as a crystal ball.
#Homeless #climate #CriticalRaceTheory
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This is great news for APPAM—and for the leadership of public policy!
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Great news for @APPAM_DC! @donmoyn has been a ground-breaking academic for years -- as well as one of nature's noblemen -- and APPAM would go far to find a better President Elect! twitter.com/donmoyn/status…
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I think I can safely say that I've successfully transitioned in my writing from leaving two spaces after a sentence to leaving only one space. I think I'll be okay. I'm a little cooked, but I'm okay.
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From #publichealth to #climatechange to #Immigration, there will be plenty of challenges for our federal system to contend with. But the tensions will be more about social policies and regulation than about money. #federalism
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Republicans are fighting the Democrats for a smaller government--and Republicans are battling among themselves about what kind of government they want to fight for. Or even if they believe in government enough to fight for it.
Several of us were lucky enough to pay tribute to Herb in a recent issue of in celebration of his 100th birthday, where he was able to read the final version and reflect fondly on his accomplishments and impact. academic.oup.com/ppmg/article-a (2/3)
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Yesterday, Herbert Kaufman (a legend in public administration, political science, and behavioral studies) passed away at the age of 100. Kaufman's seminal work "The Forest Ranger" is among the best treatises offered on administrative behavior. taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10. (1/3)
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