Author Archives: aspacap

WEBINAR: Collaborative Performance Management (Tues., Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Eastern) Center for Accountability & Performance This webinar will explore how public managers can make performance management work in collaborative settings. Based on cases from the United States, Jamaica, and the Netherlands, it … Continue reading →

Three Cheers for Performance Audits Barrett & Green While the work from many state and local-level performance shops is put to good use, it’s clear that performance audits don’t always have the impact that the performance auditors might like. . … Continue reading →

It’s been quiet on the accountability and performance news front this past week, but there is an interesting job announcement: City of Baltimore, Department of General Services: Office of Performance Management – Chief Operations Manager “The OPM Division uses data analytics, … Continue reading →

Effective Performance Management in the Federal Government PATimes (Andrew Vaz) By emphasizing execution, accountability and continuous improvement, the President’s Management Agenda can help build a more effective federal government that delivers better services, manages taxpayer resources responsibly and sustains meaningful reforms … Continue reading →

Less Oversight and Accountability Government Executive In a new report, the Partnership for Public Service noted that the average Cabinet inspector general office has shrunk by 19 percent since the end of 2024 and have published fewer oversight audits and investigations. … Continue reading →