Accountability and Performance Update – Jan 6-12, 2025

Following are some “end of Administration” performance highlights from the Biden Administration. The links will probably be dead starting January 20 – so don’t hold off looking at them if you have any interest!

U.S. Office of Management and Budget

Launched in 2021, the PMA established three cross-agency priority goals: Strengthening Workforce, Customer Experience, and Business of Government.

U.S. Office of Management and Budget

This refresh expands the inventory of federal programs from 2,400 grant and contract programs to include about 200 federal credit and tax expenditure programs. Adding in interest on the debt, the database accounts for nearly $7 Trillion. For the entire inventory, it expands info to include program rules, regulations and new spending info (comparing outlays to obligations). In addition, user functionality has been enhanced by improving its search and user experience.

U.S. Office of Management and Budget

With the designation of 38 major federal services as “high impact” and an aggressive implementation strategy, the Biden Administration notes that its performance has “contributed to the highest four-year gain in public satisfaction with government services in 25 years.”

Colorado Governor’s 2025-2027 Operational Agenda

Office of Governor Jared Polis

As we look ahead to our last two years in office, we will solidify our operational legacy in the State by continuing to reimagine state government–making it more responsive to Coloradans’ needs, building best-in-class digital products, attracting and retaining top talent from all backgrounds, and doing our part to make government greener and more sustainable.

How to Do Strategic Planning Like a Futurist

Harvard Business Review

Chief strategy officers and those responsible for shaping the direction of their organizations are often asked to facilitate “visioning” meetings. This helps teams brainstorm ideas, but it isn’t a substitute for critical thinking about the future.

Performance of Federal Senior Execs

Government Executive (Howard Risher)

To help agencies better address their performance management, it could be time to take a fresh look at senior executives, and how they are compensated.

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