Long-Time OMB Official Moves to Social Security

Federal News Network

A long-time official at the Office of Management and Budget is taking on a new role at the Social Security Administration. Dustin Brown is the SSA’s new chief operating officer and acting chief of staff. . . And in related news . . . . 

Social Security Launches Public Data Hub

Federal News Network

Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley has been on the job for over 100 days, and now the public has the opportunity to follow along with his work against stated agency goals on how SSA serves customers. . . . This week, SSA launched a page dedicated to showcasing data around O’Malley’s top priorities to fix customer service problems at the agency charged with delivering disability benefits, retirement payments and more. 

Resource of the Week: Towards Generally Accepted Performance Principles

The Commonwealth Secretariat

Praja Trivedi and  Marc Holzer’s monograph for the Commonwealth Secretariat develops a set of 16 principles for creating highly effective governments. It is based on research, publications, and insights from panelists at various international forums.