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Civic engagement shaped 250 years of America. What can you do to shape the federal government of the future?

Weakening the watchdogs: The Trump Administration’s unprecedented efforts to undermine inspector general capacity

Beyond one-off fixes: The root causes holding government back

Women and young adults are more concerned about the direction of the federal government than their counterparts

Proposed changes to appeals processes weaken protections for federal employees

The Partnership for Public Service recently submitted comments on three Office of Personnel Management proposed rules that, when taken together, represent a concerning pattern of…

Partnership for Public Service surveys offer insights into how young adults see the federal government, federal cuts and civil servants

The federal government is facing a major perception problem among young adults, according to a series of 2025 polls conducted by the Partnership for Public…

Proposed changes to Senior Executive Service training programs are a good start but broader reforms are needed

Last week, the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments in response to a new proposed regulation from…

New year, new era of government reform

The 250th anniversary of the United States is a prime opportunity to reimagine our federal government to make sure it is not a relic of…

Americans are hearing claims about government spending, but many struggle to identify if they are true

A nationally representative survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service in April 2025 shows that many Americans lack a strong understanding about how federal…

Proposed rule on probationary period employee appeals would further erode due process for civil servants

Earlier this week, the Partnership submitted comments in response to a new Office of Personnel Management regulation that threatens to politicize…