Realizing the Full Potential of XBRL in Government: Case Studies of XBRL Implementation

Submitted by on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 15:51

Yet in many ways, the world of computerized financial data has not yet progressed as far as have other computer applications. This situation developed in part because of the lack of a single financial-data standard. Consequently, in spite of expensive systems implementations, spreadsheets remain the most commonly used software in the offices of many chief financial officers. On top of that fact, government financial regulators have frequently added their own proprietary reporting standards.

Strengthening Control and Integrity: A Checklist for Government Managers

Submitted by on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 13:32

With the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and the extensive reporting requirements stemming from this new legislation, government managers are faced with even greater demands for fiscal accountability and transparency. Maintaining financial integrity over agency data is especially important given the amount of information the public can now access through websites such as Recovery.gov and USASpending.gov. Because of such public scrutiny, government managers must be even more vigilant in ensuring the soundness and quality of their data.

Using Geographic Information Systems to Increase Citizen Engagement

Submitted by on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 12:51

Professor Ganapati traces the evolution of the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in government, with a focus on the use of GIS by local government. The current third wave (Geospatial Web 2.0 platforms) has seen a dramatic increase in the use of GIS by citizens, such as obtaining transit and crime information. Professor Ganapati presents several case examples of how GIS is now being used by local governments across the nation.

Transforming State Government Services Through Process Improvement: A Case Study of Louisiana

Submitted by on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 19:00

In the wake of the Katrina disaster, one Louisiana state agency leader used the “clean slate” provided as an opportunity to re-design the eligibility determination process for health care benefits provided to citizens in need. This report is a first-hand story of commonsense management, using basic process management techniques to re-design a vital element of service delivery. Author Vicki Grant describes step-by-step processes used by a front-line agency leader to make a huge difference for thousands of beneficiaries of Louisiana's public healthcare system.

Framing a Public Management Research Agenda

Submitted by on Sun, 02/21/2010 - 19:00

The IBM Center for The Business of Government hosted a forum in November 2009 to examine the Obama Administration's themes for a high-performing government and to frame a public management research agenda.

Participants included nearly 50 of the nation's top public management researchers, scholars, and distinguished practitioners. The forum was an effort to help bridge the gap between research and practice, and to collectively develop a research agenda that would help government executives move things forward.

Moving to the Cloud: An Introduction to Cloud Computing in Government

Submitted by on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 19:00

Dr. Wyld examines the entry of the cloud computing phenomena into the government. He avoids the technical language and focuses on the business and societal impacts of cloud computing. He examines how this concept has changed the expectations of both the public and of government executives and managers.

Strategic Risk Management in Government: A Look at Homeland Security

Submitted by on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 20:00

This report includes two papers describing how the federal government can increase its capability to undertake strategic risk management in safeguarding the nation. In recent years, the government has devoted increased attention to the use of strategic risk management. The challenge now facing government is to begin to link strategic risk management to resource allocation.

Designing and Managing Cross-Sector Collaboration: A Case Study in Reducing Traffic Congestion

Submitted by on Sun, 07/19/2009 - 20:00

In August 2007, five urban regions were selected by the USDOTSDOT to participate in a path-breaking federal transportation initiative. Known as the Urban Partnership program, the initiative funded a total of $1.1 billion in grants for integrated transit, highway pricing, technology, and telecommuting strategies aimed at reducing traffic congestion in major urban areas. The Minneapolis - St. Paul region was selected to receive one of the five grants.

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