In these times of shrinking resources and complex new challenges, finding ways to improve performance and deliver better results is critical for federal agencies. But according to a new Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® analysis from the Partnership for Public Service, Deloitte and the Hay Group, innovation in government is on the decline. While the vast majority of federal employees report they are always looking for better ways to do their jobs, the data reveal that only about half feel they are encouraged to do so. There are exceptions, and the new analysis includes rankings of the most innovative agencies along with the biggest movers.