This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Chris Mihm Cross Agency Priority Goals can play a crucial role in enhancing governmentwide resilience and capacities to address existing and future shocks, as demonstrated by their success in reducing administrative burdens and improving the customer experience. Executive (more…)
Federal telework would be capped under a new House bill
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. <![CDATA[ Another bill seeking to curtail federal telework has recently emerged in the House. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., joined the recent push to limit and standardize federal agencies’ approach to allowing employees to work outside of the office with his Show Up To Work (more…)
Some Republicans remain unsold on Hegseth
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. <![CDATA[ SIMI VALLEY, California—Pete Hegseth, the president-elect’s controversial pick for defense secretary, spent last week on Capitol Hill trying to persuade Republicans that he’s fit for the job. But some lawmakers remain unconvinced. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a key Republican on the Senate Armed (more…)
Modernizing Government Payment Systems to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Monday, December 9, 2024 Paul Dommel A recent roundtable addressed ways that Federal agencies can enhance processes and leverage AI to reduce fraud and errors in government programs. Blog Co-Author: Dan Chenok The IBM Center for the Business of Government, in collaboration (more…)
Disrupt with Impact: Achieving Success in an Unpredictable World
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Broadcast Date: Monday, December 2, 2024 Roger Spitz
Leading the National Academy of Public Administration: A Conversation with Terry Gerton, President & CEO, NAPA
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Broadcast Date: Monday, December 9, 2024 Terry Gerton What is the mission of the National Academy of Public Administration? How does it help government address the most pressing public management challenges facing us today? What does the future hold for the future (more…)
Leading the National Academy of Public Administration: A Conversation with Terry Gerton, President & CEO, NAPA
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Broadcast Date: Monday, December 9, 2024 Teresa Gerton What is the mission of the National Academy of Public Administration? How does it help government address the most pressing public management challenges facing us today? What does the future hold for the future (more…)
Veterans Health Administration: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Health Care System
This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) delivers services to veterans in a vast health care system operated by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Three VHA oversight offices are responsible for administering select oversight functions, including compliance, risk management, internal audit, and (more…)
Politics vs. Policy: Building partnerships with new appointees
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. <![CDATA[ Among other things, they bring new political appointees to leadership positions in an agency or program, and they will supervise or oversee career civil servants. The latter are duty-bound to follow the lawful orders of the former. That’s as it should be in (more…)
Weekly Roundup: December 2-6, 2024
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Friday, December 6, 2024 Michael J. Keegan Articles & insights of interest in public management & leadership for the week ending December 6, 2024 Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Senators Look to Create AI, Cloud Service Competition at DoD. A bipartisan pair of (more…)