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Proposed changes to appeals processes weaken protections for federal employees
03/18/2026The Partnership for Public Service recently submitted comments on three Office of Personnel Management proposed rules that, when taken together, represent a concerning pattern of…
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Partnership for Public Service surveys offer insights into how young adults see the federal government, federal cuts and civil servants
03/17/2026The federal government is facing a major perception problem among young adults, according to a series of 2025 polls conducted by the Partnership for Public…
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Proposed changes to Senior Executive Service training programs are a good start but broader reforms are needed
02/19/2026Last week, the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments in response to a new proposed regulation from…
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New year, new era of government reform
02/09/2026The 250th anniversary of the United States is a prime opportunity to reimagine our federal government to make sure it is not a relic of…
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Americans are hearing claims about government spending, but many struggle to identify if they are true
02/02/2026A nationally representative survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service in April 2025 shows that many Americans lack a strong understanding about how federal…
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Proposed rule on probationary period employee appeals would further erode due process for civil servants
01/28/2026Earlier this week, the Partnership submitted comments in response to a new Office of Personnel Management regulation that threatens to politicize…
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A deeper look at the stories featured in The Cost to Your Community product, a new tool from the Partnership for Public Service
12/15/2025The federal government supports Americans’ day-to-day lives in countless ways, offering funding, expertise and programs that enable a range of core functions Americans rely on,…
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Most Americans think the management of the federal government is moving in the wrong direction
12/01/2025A new survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service shows that most of the public is pessimistic about the management of the federal government…
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Half of Americans say the federal government shutdown is impacting their community
10/22/2025A new, nationally representative survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service finds the ongoing federal government shutdown is having a widespread impact on the…
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President Trump’s firing of inspectors general threatens government accountability and efficiency
10/21/2025Inspectors general are one of the central watchdogs of the federal government, identifying and stopping waste, fraud and abuse and saving taxpayers tens of billions…