Author Archives: aspacap

As Data Quantity Explodes, Quality Matter International Journal of Public Administration As data has become ever more important to governments, the quality of that data has become an increasingly serious issue. A number of nations, including the United States, are … Continue reading →

Progress in White House “Year of Evidence for Action” Initiative Pew Charitable Trusts The evidence project and its partners coordinate the Transforming Evidence Funders Network and the broader sister network, The Transforming Evidence Network. Many network participants are leading efforts that align … Continue reading →

WEBINAR: Local Strategic Planning & Community Engagement (May 17 – 11 a.m. Eastern) National Academy of Public Administration Leaders from Baltimore County, MD, and South Bend, IN, will talk about their communities’ needs and lessons learned on the importance of strategic planning … Continue reading →

Podcast: OMB Guidance on Steps to Measure and Improve Organizational Health and Performance National Academy of Public Administration This half-hour interview discusses the new OMB guidance to federal agencies to develop measures of organizational health and performance, along with plans to … Continue reading →

Biennial Update to GAO’s High-Risk List U.S. Government Accountability Office This biennial update describes the status of high-risk areas, outlines actions that are needed to assure further progress, and identifies new high-risk areas needing attention by the executive branch and … Continue reading →