Read, Watch and Listen Public Service 101: Five Things You Should Know About Civil Servants People often equate the federal government with Congress and elected leaders, but our government encompasses so much more than that. There are more than 2 million civil servants responsible for issues vital to the health of our nation, from ensuring national security to administering health insurance programs and so much more. Yet many people don’t know who civil servants are or what they do—we’re here to tell you! Watch our video to learn more about the federal civil service and the hard work civil servants do every day. Watch Publication Jenny Mattingley’s statement for the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing “Ensuring a Trustworthy Government” On September 17, 2024 the Partnership’s Vice President of Government Affairs Jenny Mattingley testified before the Senate Committee on Ho... September 17, 2024 Publication Jenny Mattingley’s statement for the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration hearing “Senate Procedures to Confirm Nominees” On July 30, 2024 the Partnership’s Vice President of Government Affairs Jenny Mattingley testified before the Senate Committee on Rules a... August 2, 2024 Publication Max Stier’s statement for the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing “Toward an AI-Ready Workforce” On January 17, 2024 the Partnership’s CEO and President Max Stier submitted a statement for the record in connection with the House... January 17, 2024 Publication Max Stier’s public comments on OPM’s “Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Waivers” proposed rule On January 12, 2024, the Partnership submitted public comments on OPM’s “Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Waivers” ... January 12, 2024 Publication Max Stier’s Letter for the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing on CX and AI, “Harnessing AI to Improve Government Services and Customer Experience” On January 10, 2024, the Partnership’s President and CEO Max Stier submitted a letter for the record in connection with the Senate ... January 11, 2024 Publication Max Stier’s public comments on OPM’s “Pathways Programs” proposed rule On August 16, 2023, the Partnership submitted public comments on OPM’s “Pathways Programs” proposed rule. December 18, 2023 Publication Max Stier’s public comments on OPM’s “Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination, and Employment in the Excepted Service (Rule of Many)” proposed rule On September 19, 2023, the Partnership submitted public comments on OPM’s “Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination, and... December 18, 2023 Publication Max Stier’s public comments on OMB’s “Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence Draft Memorandum” guidance On December 6, 2023, the Partnership submitted public comments on OMB’s “Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for ... December 18, 2023 Publication Max Stier’s public comments on OPM’s “Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles” proposed rule On November 13, 2023, the Partnership submitted public comments on OPM’s “Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit Syste... December 18, 2023 Publication James-Christian Blockwood’s statement for the House Committee on Administration Subcommittee on Modernization, “Legislative Branch Advancement: GAO Modernization” On September 27, 2023, the Partnership’s Executive Vice President James-Christian Blockwood testified before the House Committee on... October 12, 2023