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Emerging Challenges of Budgeting and Performance Barrett & Greene (Op-Ed by Don Kettl) “The fundamental problem is this. We tend to budget by agency and then, typically, by program within the agency. However, the actual implementation of almost every program … Continue reading →

Better Federal Contract Data and Performance Government Executive The federal government has launched a Better Contracting Initiative centered on a four-prong set of data- and performance-centered buying strategies, envisioning savings of up to $10 billion a year. Unlocking the Power … Continue reading →

Martin O’Malley’s Vision for Social Security Administration Government Executive In his Senate nomination hearing to be Commissioner of Social Security, he said: “I believe the top priority is that for as large as Social Security is, there are lagging indicators … Continue reading →

Summary of White House Evidence Forums The White House and the Policy Lab at Brown University This summary provides illustrative guidance on how to get started on such a partnership, this Evidence Forum showcased a variety of successful partnership models … Continue reading →

Ending Chronic Homelessness in Hennepin County Governing Data-driven decisions, support from the state and a dedicated, collaborative team are helping Hennepin County, Minn., get a handle on an intractable problem, with the audacious goal of eliminating chronic homelessness by 2025. … Continue reading →