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Welcome to the Center for Accountability and Performance website! CAP aims to improve the practice of public service by helping Public Administration and Nonprofit professionals acquire the knowledge, technical skills and resources necessary to successfully manage for results. CAP achieves its mission through education, training, advocacy, technical assistance, resource sharing, and research into best practices in Performance Management.
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Accountability and Performance Weekly – July 25-31
Performance Management Why Evidence-Based Policymaking Is Just the Beginning Susan Urhan, Governing In delivering social services and other programs, measuring effectiveness is critical. As Companies Shed Annual Reviews, Should Government Follow Suit? Howard Risher, Government Executive The point is not … Continue reading
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Accountability and Performance Weekly – July 18-24
Innovation Five Tips from Federal Innovation Entrepreneurs John Kamensky, Government Executive Nearly 200 enthusiastic innovators from more than two dozen agencies gathered to share ideas and inspire each other. Management The Best Transition In History Alan Howze, Business of Government … Continue reading
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Accountability and Performance Weekly – July 11-17
Performance Management How Do You Measure the Effectiveness of Government? Paul Eder, Government Executive Understanding the citizen’s perspective can drive quality data and decisions. Efficiency/Reorganization Veterans Affairs Deputy Teams with Boss on Corporate-Style Reforms Charles Clark, Government Executive Deputy Secretary promises “sea … Continue reading
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Accountability and Performance Weekly – June 27-July 10
Performance Management Most Agencies Embrace Data-Driven Performance Reviews, Watchdog Finds Charles Clark, Government Executive Data-driven reviews of program effectiveness required under the GPRA Modernization Act can promote use of performance information by agency officials and produce improved results. 5 steps … Continue reading
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Accountability and Performance Weekly – June 20-26
Performance Management Priority Goal Update Beth Cobert, OMB Blog Article highlights a few examples of progress being made on cross-agency priority goals. A guide to creating a culture of performance Bianca Spinosa, Federal Computer Week A new report from the Partnership … Continue reading
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