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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 – September 1-7
Performance Management Government-wide Actions Needed to Improve Agencies’ Use of Performance Information in Decision Making Government Accountability Office Information about whether and how well agencies are reaching their goals is essential to making the federal government more effective. This only … Continue reading
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Accountability and Performance Weekly – August 25-31
Analytics/Evaluation OMB putting a twist on applied research to solve federal management challenges Jason Miller, Federal News Radio What is different about OMB’s plan to create the Government Effectiveness Advanced Research (GEAR) Center is the focus on internal federal challenges … Continue reading
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Accountability and Performance Weekly – August 18-24
Performance Management Observations on facilitating effective use of government performance information Richard Beck, PIC.gov There’s a difference between providing performance information and having it considered and used in decision-making. Reorganization When Interagency Conflict Is a Good Thing John Kamensky, Government … Continue reading
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Accountability and Performance Weekly – August 4-17
Reorganization Three Critical Priorities In the President’s Reform Plan Matt Erskine, Government Executive As federal leaders navigate the challenging terrain ahead they should focus on these high return components. Management Smart Use of Incentives Would Support Government Reform Howard Risher, … Continue reading
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Accountability and Performance Weekly – July 28-August 3
Performance Management 5 Ways Agencies Can Link Program Cost, Performance and Impact Robert Shea and Tim Gribben, Government Executive The financial management, performance and evidence communities too often fail to work together effectively. On Gaining Acceptance for Performance Pay in … Continue reading
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