April 3, 2019
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Modernize Management Systems
Senate Republicans deployed the “nuclear option” on Wednesday to drastically reduce the time it takes to confirm hundreds of President Trump’s nominees.February 28, 2019
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Modernize Management Systems
Effective artificial intelligence tools require vast quantities of clean, organized, comprehensive data, and that’s a problem for federal agencies. Much of the government’s data is either unstructured or locked away in bureaucratic silos that prevent groups from accessing the information they need. Combine that with legal obstacles to information sharing and a shortage of tech expertise, and building worthwhile AI becomes...February 25, 2019
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Develop Strong Leaders,Modernize Management Systems
A record number of high-ranking federal positions are vacant in the Trump administration, and this will hamper IT modernization efforts and heighten cybersecurity risks. According to a recent report by the Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service, by early February 2019, only 54 percent of the civil service positions that require Senate confirmations had been filled,...January 3, 2019
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Best Places to Work,Engage Employees,Modernize Management Systems
Publication Tags: Agencies
The Defense Department Inspector General’s office is known for sending out less than happy news. Often, reports coming from DoD IG involve wasted funds or details about a misconduct investigation, but this time the office has something positive to say.November 21, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Build Networks of Support,Develop Strong Leaders,Engage Employees,Modernize Management Systems
Every year the federal government reports levels of improper payments of around $140 billion. The problem seems impervious to efforts to end it. A study by Deloitte and the Partnership for Public Service finds at least one federal agency is having success. And state governments might have some practices worth trying. Mallory Barg Bulman, vice president for...November 20, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Develop Strong Leaders,Engage Employees,Inspire and Hire Mission-Critical Talent,Modernize Management Systems
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry will finally conduct a public nomination hearing on Nov. 28 for Mindy Brashears to become USDA’s under secretary for food safety.November 20, 2018
Publication Type: In the News,Research and Publications
Publication Topic: Build Networks of Support,Engage Employees,Modernize Management Systems
One of the biggest culprits of improper payments in the federal government — the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — is making progress to combat the issue.November 16, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Build Networks of Support,Develop Strong Leaders,Modernize Management Systems
A report cites the Labor Department’s unemployment insurance program’s focus on cooperation with state agencies and on data collection as a model for other agencies to reduce improper payments, an issue that has been the focus of numerous laws and directives in recent years.November 14, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Develop Strong Leaders,Engage Employees,Modernize Management Systems
The IBM Center for The Business of Government and the Partnership for Public Service plan to release two reports that describe the impact and potential performance improvements that artificial intelligence can bring to government in areas such as effective workplaces, skilled workforces, and mission-focused secure programs. The reports will highlight how AI technology can assist...November 7, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Build Networks of Support,Modernize Management Systems
The election wasn’t really a referendum on federal employees but they had a lot at stake. The need to modernize civil service, to improve federal hiring and to maintain solid career leadership — none of that has changed. Margot Conrad, director of Federal Workforce Programs at the Partnership for Public Service, offered her perspective on Federal Drive with Tom...