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Academy Study Dec 9, 2025

Department of War COVID-19 After Action Policy Review

Background The Department of War (DoW) is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the nation’s military forces to protect US national security interests. Through its military departments, combatant commands, …

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/department-of-war-covid-19-after-action-policy-review

Academy Study Oct 31, 2024

U.S. Navy Working Capital Fund

BACKGROUND The Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) is a revolving fund that oversees a range of critical activities for the U.S. Department of the Navy (DON), including Supply Management, Depot Maintenance, Transportation, …

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/u-s-navy-working-capital-fund

Academy Study Sep 27, 2024

Office of Management and Budget: Strengthening Organizational Health and Performance in Government

BACKGROUND The Office of Performance and Personnel Management (PPM) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) leads efforts to enhance mission-focused performance across the federal government. In 2018, after discussi…

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/office-of-management-and-budget-strengthening-organizational-health-and-performance-in-government

Academy Study Sep 4, 2024

U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration: IT Organization and Technical Assessment

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This assessment evaluated and recommended enhancements to NTIA’s IT framework, ensuring it supports its operational and strategic needs efficiently.​ The Academy conducted the following activities as …

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/u-s-department-of-commerce-national-telecommunications-and-information-administration-it-organization-and-technical-assessment

Academy Study Aug 12, 2024

Federal Aviation Administration Unmanned Aircraft Systems

BACKGROUND The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), was established by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 731). The mission of the FAA is to regulate civil aviation and U.S. commercial space and transportation,…

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/napa-faa-uas

Academy Study Apr 22, 2024

Protecting Free and Fair Elections: The Vital Role of Public Administration

BACKGROUND Free and fair elections are at the heart of American democracy, and running elections is a core responsibility of public administrators in the United States. The early decades of the 21st Century have been cha…

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/comparing-electoral-practices

Academy Study Jan 9, 2024

Montgomery County Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) Fee Structure Implementation Assessment

BACKGROUND The Montgomery County (Maryland) Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) is a self-sustaining enterprise fund that acts as an intermediary in renting many county facilities (schools, libraries, recreational,…

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/montgomery-county-community-use-of-public-facilities-cupf-fee-structure-implementation-assessment

Academy Study Jul 30, 2023

Intergovernmental Models for the 21st Century

BACKGROUND In the 21st Century, no significant public problem fits entirely within one government agency or even one level of government. Our federal system presupposes that all levels of government have an important rol…

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/intergovernmental-governance-models-for-the-21st-century

Academy Study Jul 1, 2023

Federal Judicial Center Enhancing Efforts to Coordinate Best Workplace Practices Across the Judiciary

BACKGROUND The Federal Judicial Center (FJC or the Center) is the research and education agency of the judicial branch of the United States Government. The Center supports the efficient, effective administration of justi…

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/federal-judicial-center-enhancing-efforts-to-coordinate-best-workplace-practices-across-the-judiciary

Academy Study Jun 23, 2023

Missile Defense Study

BACKGROUND The Department of Defense (DoD) contracted with the Academy for an independent study of the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Defense components related to missile defense. Pursuant to the FY2022…

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Academy Study Dec 21, 2022

NPS Park Cultural Resource Program Comprehensive Assessment Update

BACKGROUND Established in 1916, part of the National Park Service (NPS) mission is to preserve the nations cultural heritage and serve as a steward and manager of cultural resources within the units of the National Park …

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/nps-cultural-resource-park-program-comprehensive-assessment-update

Academy Study Feb 1, 2022

A Call to Action: The Federal Government's Role in Building a Cybersecurity Workforce for the Future

BACKGROUND The mission of the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is to lead the national effort to protect and enhance the resilience of the nation’s physical and c…

https://napawash.org/academy-studies/dhs-cybersecurity-workforce