Reports
All levels of government are under fiscal stress trying to meet greater demand for public assistance. This environment increases the magnitude of risk from improper payments and other wasteful practices.
It is our goal to help public sector executives and managers address real-world problems
In 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided a one-time boost in spending to state and local governments of more than $275 billion which was distributed via 65 different new or existing federal programs.
Federal agencies have developed “open government plans” in response to an early directive by President Obama.
The Obama administration has called upon the federal government to lead by example by making its operations more sustainable, responsible, and efficient.
When President Barack Obama took office, he said “the question is not whether government is too big or too small but whether it works.” But how do you know what works and what doesn’t?
This guide offers ideas on how agencies can start closing the gaps between managers and staff, as well as tips on how to use the Staff/Manager Alignment Score to supplement and refine efforts to improve the workplace.
This report presents findings from an International City/County Management Association (ICMA) survey that was sent to over 8,000 local governments across the nation.
We believe government leaders and managers should incorporate these seven imperatives into their management practices to execute their organization’s mission successfully.
by Jack Meyer
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Now that health reform has been enacted, people have begun working on the details of implementing the new law.