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Academy Study Dec 13, 2017

Governing Across the Divide: Four Best Practices for Intergovernmental Leaders

Governing Across the Divide (2017) was a unique series of topical, thought-leadership convenings hosted by the National Academy of Public Administration (Academy). These four gatherings were solution-focused and aimed at…

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Academy Study Nov 30, 2017

Governing Across the Divide: Annual Meeting 2017

In November 2017, the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) held its 50th Annual Meeting. The Academy is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established in 1967 and granted a congression…

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Academy Study Nov 28, 2017

Maritime Administration: Defining its Mission, Aligning its Programs, and Meeting its Objectives

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) contracted with the National Academy of Public Administration to undertake an independent review of its core functions, its role within the U.S. Department of Transportation, and its b…

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Academy Study Oct 5, 2017

Developing a New Framework for Community Affordability of Clean Water Services

The Senate Appropriations Committee, in a committee report on FY 2016 legislative language, directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to contract with the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) …

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Academy Study Sep 28, 2017

Indian Health Service, Office of Urban Indian Health Programs Strategic Plan

In the 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Congress directed the Indian Health Service (IHS) to develop a strategic plan for the Office of Urban Indian Health Programs with the assistance of the National Academy of Pub…

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Academy Study Aug 30, 2017

Transportation Security Administration: An Assessment of Procurement Competition Policies, Procedures, Strategies, and Goals

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for protecting the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. In order to achieve this mission, TSA must effecti…

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Academy Study Mar 17, 2017

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement: Strategic Organizational Assessment

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is responsible for ensuring that the nation’s offshore energy is effectively developed in a safe and environmentally sustainable…

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Academy Study Feb 27, 2017

Improving CDC's Executive Recruitment, Performance Management, Compensation and On Boarding Processes

The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) entered into a contract with CDC to evaluate CDC’s recruitment process for senior career positions, such as the Senior Executive Service, Senior Leaders, and – …

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Academy Study Feb 15, 2017

Agricultural Research Service: Review of Administrative and Financial Management Services

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the other Research, Education and Economic (REE) agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are research-focused agencies with offices located throughout the Uni…

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Academy Study Nov 30, 2016

Strengthening public administration in a time of transition

In November 2016, the National Academy of Public Administration(the Academy or NAPA) held its Annual Fall Meeting. The Academy is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization chartered by Congress in 1984 to assis…

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Academy Study Nov 9, 2016

Veterans Benefits Administration: Review of the Disability Claims and Appeals Processes

At the request of Congress, the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) conducted an independent review of the progress of VBA in reducing the disability claims backlog since 2010 and examined the increas…

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Academy Study Oct 31, 2016

United States Secret Service: Review of Organizational Change Efforts

The leadership of the U.S. Secret Service has initiated a multi-pronged effort to address concerns and begin transforming the agency. To assess progress and expected effectiveness of actions underway, the Secret Service …

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