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When Precedent Isn't a Guidepost: State and Local Budgets in the COVID-19 Era
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Budgeting and Financial Management, State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2020
By Michael Pagano, Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Election 2020: Create Modern Water Systems for Safe and Sustainable Use
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Environmental Sustainability | Year: 2020
By the Election 2020 Academy Working Group including fellows, Scott Fosler, Gerry Galloway, Anthony Griffin, Felicia Marcus, and Mark Pisano
Fiscal Tools in Dubuque with Mike Van Milligen
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Social Equity Budgeting and Financial Management | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Mike Van Milligen, City Manager of Dubuque, Iowa, and Academy Fellow, to discuss how Dubuque
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Angela Eikenberry
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
In our New Fellow Spotlight series, you'll get to meet some of the Academy's Class of 2020 Fellows before their
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Rendell Jones
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
In our New Fellow Spotlight series, you'll get to meet some of the Academy's Class of 2020 Fellows before their
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: David Powner
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
In our New Fellow Spotlight series, you'll get to meet some of the Academy's Class of 2020 Fellows before their
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Kimberly Walton
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
In our New Fellow Spotlight series, you'll get to meet some of the Academy's Class of 2020 Fellows before their
National Academy of Public Administration Announces 2020 Class of Academy Fellows
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
45 Leaders in Public Administration to Join the Academy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration today announced
Fiscally Healthy Communities with Chris Morrill
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations Budgeting and Financial Management | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Chris Morrill, Executive Director and CEO of The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Academy
Dynamic Framework for Analyzing and Improving Intergovernmental Operations for Better Outcomes
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
As the United States continues to deal with Covid-19 and the pockets of hunger and economic instability left in its
The Federal Budget Process with Bill Hoagland
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Leadership Budgeting and Financial Management | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President at the Bi-Partisan Policy Center and Academy Fellow, to discuss
Meet our Fellows: Dr. Mary K. Feeney ('19)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Dr. Mary Feeney is the Lincoln Professor of Ethics in Public Affairs, editor of the Journal of Public Administration Research
September 2020
Shared Services Seminar | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
This Shared Services Forum was with the agency's implementation leaders.
Navigating Fiscal Health at All Levels of Government During COVID-19 and Beyond with Scott Pattison
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior Budgeting and Financial Management | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Scott Pattison, the Deputy Executive Director of the Multistate Tax Commission and Academy Fellow, to
National Park Service: Assessment of Design and Construction Program
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Budgeting and Financial Management, Program Audit and Evaluation | Year: 2020
Since its creation in 1916, the National Park Service (NPS) has experienced sustained growth in holdings and visitation, and a
Election 2020: Connect Individuals to Meaningful Work
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior, State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2020
By an Election 2020 Academy Working Group including fellows David Gragan, Rich Callahan, Teresa Gerton, Mark Pisano, Joyce Wilson, and
Election 2020: Advance the Nation's Long Term Fiscal Health
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Budgeting and Financial Management | Year: 2020
By an Election 2020 Academy Working Group including fellows Michael Pagano, John Bartle, Douglas Criscitello, Sallyanne Harper, Justin Marlowe, Michael
Resilience Planning and Adaptation with Janine Davidson
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2020
On this episode, we welcome Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver and Academy Fellow, to discuss resilience
Infrastructure Investment and our Intergovernmental System: Ten Tools for Effective Action
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
By Academy Fellows Mark Pisano and Rich Callahan Ultimately, the current societal challenges call for an improved intergovernmental governance framework
Grand Challenges in Public Administration: Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Work
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
By Academy Fellows Mark Pisano, Barry VanLare, Scott Fosler, Maria Aristigueta, and Rich Callahan The Academy named in 2019 as
Public Purchasing in an Intergovernmental System: U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
In this new case study by Academy Fellows Stephen A. Hamill, John Bartle, Rich Callahan, and Mark Pisano, the U.S
Virtual Roundtable on Building Resilient Communities
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations | Year: 2020
Across the nation, America needs resilient communities with the capacity to respond to, withstand, and recover from adverse situations. Extreme
New Zealand: Whānau Ora Agile Government Case
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Opportunities for the Future: Globalization, Democracy and the New Public Service | Year: 2020
By Patrick Lucas and Janine O'Flynn of the Australia and New Zealnd School of Government and the University of Melbourne
Ten Ways to Build a More Resilient Community
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2020
By Jay Fisette, former Member and Chairman of the Arlington County Board in Virginia and a former Auditor with the
Meet our Fellows: James E. Baker ('19)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
The Hon. James E. Baker is a professor at the College of Law with a courtesy appointment in the Maxwell
Data Literacy: The Importance of Speaking the Language of Data to Public Sector Missions
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Data literacy and aculture of evidence can lead to creative problem solving and innovation By Academy Fellow Judith Douglas ('14)
Election 2020: Make Government AI Ready
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, Honor, Ethics, and Accountability, Information Technology, State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2020
By an Election 2020 Academy Working Group including fellows Alan Shark, Erik Bergrud, Kaye Husbands Fealing, James Hendler, Theresa Pardo
How City and County Managers Build Resilient Communities with Pat Martel
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Honor, Ethics, and Accountability Leadership Social Equity | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Pat Martel, West Coast Regional Director for the International City and County Management Association and
Special Edition: Utilizing Technology to Foster Social Equity with Dan Chenok
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Information Technology Social Equity | Year: 2020
In this special edition, we welcome Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center for the Business of Government and
National Academy of Public Administration Panel Releases Report on Space Traffic Management
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Panel Recommends Office of Space Commerce Leads Collaborative Federal Efforts; Urges Swift Action from Congress to Enact Appropriations and Authorizations
United States Department of Commerce: Space Traffic Management
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration, Program Audit and Evaluation | Year: 2020
The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy), pursuant to directives set forth in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020, has
Election 2020: Modernize and Reinvigorate the Public Workforce
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration, Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations | Year: 2020
By an Election 2020 Academy Working Group including fellows Jeff Neal, Joel Aberbach, Mark Abramson, Alan Balutis, Stephen Barr, Don
Resilience in Miami-Dade County with James Murley
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Leadership Environmental Sustainability | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome James Murley, Chief Resilience Officer for Miami-Dade County and Academy Fellow, to discuss unique resilience
Special Edition: How Businesses Foster Social Equity with Marcus Peacock
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Leadership Social Equity | Year: 2020
In this special edition, we welcome Marcus Peacock, Chief Operating Officer at the Business Roundtable and Academy Fellow, to discuss
August 2020
Shared Services Seminar | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
This Shared Services Forum was with the agency's implementation leaders.
Election 2020: Advance National Interests in a Changing Global Context
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, Opportunities for the Future: Globalization, Democracy and the New Public Service | Year: 2020
By an Election 2020 Academy Working Group including fellows: Michael Brintnall, Joyce Barr, Patria de Lancer Julnes, Larry Cooley, Marcelo
Community Resilience: Hands-On Experience and Lessons From Abroad With Sonal Shah
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Leadership | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Sonal Shah, Founding Executive Director of the Beeck Center at Georgetown University, former policy advisor
Special Edition: Accountability During the Recovery from COVID-19 With Danny Werfel
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Honor, Ethics, and Accountability Organizational Theory and Behavior | Year: 2020
In this special edition, we welcome Danny Werfel, Managing Director for Boston Consulting Group's North American Public Sector Practice and
Meet our Fellows: Dr. Gregg Van Ryzin ('19)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Dr. Gregg G. Van Ryzin is a Professor in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University–Newark
Independent Assessment of Allegations of Scientific Misconduct Filed Under The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Scientific Integrity Policy
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Honor, Ethics, and Accountability | Year: 2020
In September 2019, NOAA’s Scientific Integrity Officer (SIO) received four complaints of alleged violations of scientific integrity filed under the
Election 2020: Build Resilient Communities
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations | Year: 2020
By an Election 2020 Academy Working Group including fellows: Ellen Glover, William Greg Burel, Amy Donahue, Kay Goss, Stephen A
The Role of FEMA in Supporting Community Resilience with David Grant
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Honor, Ethics, and Accountability Human Resources and Personnel Management | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome David Grant, Founder of Potomac Ridge Consulting, long-time government senior executive who retired from FEMA
Recap: 2020 Social Equity Content
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Keep up with the most recent content from the Academy on fostering social equity including: An open letter from CEO
Agricultural Research Service: Office of National Programs Revitalization
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations | Year: 2020
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency, conducting approximately 69
Election 2020: Ensure Data Security and Privacy Rights of Individuals
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Information Technology | Year: 2020
By the Election 2020 Academy Working Group including fellows, Costis Toregas, Jane Fountain, Nick Hart, James Hendler, Mark Reger, Priscilla
Emerging Practices in Public Governance with Dr. Kirk Emerson
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations Leadership | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Kirk Emerson, Professor of Practice in Collaborative Governance at the University of Arizona and
Roundtable on Developing Public Governance and Engagement
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, State and Local Government Structures, Opportunities for the Future: Globalization, Democracy and the New Public Service | Year: 2020
Effective problem solving usually requires federal, state, and local governments to work successfully together, and often with the private and
Meet our Fellows: Dr. Stan Meiburg ('19)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Dr. Meiburg is the Director of the Master of Arts in Sustainability Program and associated dual degree and certificate programs
International and National Security During COVID-19 with Judge James Baker
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior Information Technology | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Judge James Baker, Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for Security Policy and
Presentation Files: IGS/State and Local Working Group Meeting, June 29
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
To download the files from the June 29 joint session of the Standing Panel on Intergovernmental Systems, and State and