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Outcome-Based Contracting in U.S. Government

Submitted by on Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:56

For years, federal agencies have been encouraged to shift their acquisition strategies from buying activities to buying results—yet the distance between aspiration and execution remains wide. This report, Outcome-Based Contracting in U.S. Government: From Policy to Performance by Daniel Finkenstadt and Timothy Cummins, addresses that gap.

Enhanced Government Financial Oversight

Submitted by on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:14

Government financial oversight stands at an inflection point, enabled by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. As agencies manage increasingly complex digital financial systems, traditional audit methods—anchored in sampling, manual review, and documentation checks—can be supplemented by modern analytics approaches that help to address emerging risks to transparency, accountability, and public trust. Such strategies can more effectively safeguard taxpayer resources.

Practical Cyber Solutions for Managing Government Supply Chains

Submitted by on Thu, 02/26/2026 - 13:34

Public sector digital infrastructures face unprecedented and rapidly evolving threats. As government agencies work to secure complex, interconnected supply chains, the stakes for mission continuity, resilience, and public trust have never been higher. This new report, Practical Cyber Solutions for Managing Government Supply Chains, by Dr. Robert Handfield with North Carolina State University, offers a timely and actionable roadmap for strengthening Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) across government.

Responsible AI for Public Evaluation

Submitted by on Mon, 12/08/2025 - 09:30

Governments are using Artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape how they operate, which offers unprecedented opportunities to improve decision-making, enhance transparency, and deliver better outcomes for the public.

Government’s Digital DNA: Identity and Access Management for Public Sector Security

Submitted by on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:36

This report, Government’s Digital DNA: Identity and Access Management for Public Sector Security, authored by Professor Andrew B. Whitford of the University of Georgia, offers a timely and insightful exploration of how IAM serves more than ever as a cornerstone for effective governance in the face of evolving threats and technological advancements. The report assesses prior and current events impacting IAM in government, introduces new findings, and makes recommendations for adapting IAM in the context of emerging technologies

Building community- based resilience

Submitted by on Tue, 11/04/2025 - 07:52

Governments, public sector leaders, and their communities face an increasing number of high-impact events. Severe storms, wildfires, flooding, power outages, and large-scale infrastructure disruptions are growing problems that test the readiness of institutions and the adaptability of communities.

AI in State Government

Submitted by on Thu, 10/30/2025 - 15:12

State governments are increasingly exploring how GenAI can streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and support policy innovation—while safeguarding human judgment, transparency, and accountability that define public governance.

Embedding Strategic Foresight into Strategic Planning and Management

Submitted by on Mon, 09/29/2025 - 17:51

In an age of accelerating change and unprecedented complexity, governments worldwide face the formidable challenge of governing not just for today, but for tomorrow. These challenges underscore a fundamental truth: reactive governance is no longer sufficient. Public leaders must anticipate, prepare, and adapt to emerging realities with unprecedented speed and sophistication.

GenAI and the Future of Government Work

Submitted by on Thu, 09/04/2025 - 10:06

On behalf of the IBM Center for The Business of Government, we are pleased to present this new report, GenAI and the Future of Government Work by Professor William G.Resh, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University with contributors Gül Nisa Gürbüz, Yi Ming, Xinyao (Andy) Xia, Michael Overton, PhD, and Brandon De Bruhl.

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