Publications

 The 35-day partial shutdown of our federal government, from Dec. 22, 2018 until Jan. 28, 2019, adversely affected 800,000 civil servants who were denied their paychecks, harmed our national security and economy, and resulted in diminished services to the public and the business community. The 100 news stories below provide a window into the harmful...

We truly believe that “if you take care of the people, the people will take care of the mission.” When the possibility of another shutdown arises, you might wish to consider these tips as you update your Procedures for a Lapse in Appropriations.

In a new report, “The Buck Stops Here,” the Partnership for Public Service and Deloitte share strategies to prevent and reduce improper payments within government programs.

With only six percent of full-time federal employees under the age of 30 and 45 percent aged 50 and above, government needs to focus on recruiting and hiring the next generation of talent. Yet agencies aren’t making it easy for these individuals to apply for open positions. Federal agencies still rely on decades-old legacy technology...

In a new report, “Mobilizing Tech Talent,” the Partnership for Public Service and two former leaders of the United States Digital Service share lessons learned from recruiting and hiring technical experts at USDS.

With the support of the Democracy Fund, the Partnership for Public Service examines the process that led to the creation of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act—a notable example of how thoughtful oversight and close cooperation between the House and Senate resulted in both the passage of landmark legislation and better implementation of the law.