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Video Recordings from The Changing Role of States
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
Our Governing Across the Divide fall symposium series hit the ground running in Sacramento, California last week, kick-started by a
NAPA and USC Forum on Changing Role of State Governments Focuses on Environmental and Healthcare Policies
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
SACRAMENTO, CA – A forum held today by the National Academy of Public Administration and the University of Southern California’s
NAPA STANDING PANEL ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: MEETING SUMMARY
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
The NAPA Standing Panel on International Relations met at a routine session on Friday, 25 August 2017 at NAPA Headquarters
National Academy of Public Administration Holds Forum on GAO’s High Risk List and How Agencies Can Resolve Risk Concerns
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration today held a forum on the U.S. Government Accounting Office’s (GAO)
Implementing the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2017
Given the important roles of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in
Media Advisory: National Academy of Public Administration to Hold Forum on GAO’s High Risk List and How Agencies Can Resolve Risk Concerns
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration will hold a forum on the U.S. Government Accounting Office’s (GAO)
Media Advisory: NAPA and University of Southern California Hold August 29th Forum on Challenges Facing State Governments
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration and the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public
Media Advisory: Expert Panel to Discuss Report’s Recommendations for Civil Service Reform
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration today released a new report, sponsored by the Samuel Freeman Charitable
Working Capital Fund Symposium – July 2017
Working Capital Fund | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
On Thursday, July 13, the National Academy of Public Administration and Grant Thornton hosted a Working Capital Fund Symposium on
National Academy of Public Administration to Release No Time To Wait: Building a 21st Century Public Service
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration next week will release a new report, sponsored by the Samuel
NAPA President and CEO Terry Gerton’s Remarks at the Potomac Forum
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – National Academy of Public Administration President and CEO Terry Gerton spoke at the Potomac Forum on June
Media Advisory: National Academy of Public Administration Host Forum on Stabilizing the Workforce in and Uncertain Future
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration this week will host a forum on Stabilizing the Workforce in
The Importance of Evaluating Program Outcomes: The Case of Federal Credit Programs
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
Summary from June 23, 2017 EOM Panel Meeting: Background Federal loan and loan guarantee programs have grown to immense proportions
Academy Fellow Arnold Fields Speaks at Africa Security Symposium
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
Academy Fellow Major General Arnold Field, U.S. Marine Corps (RET), NAPA Chairman of NAPA’s Standing Panel on International Affairs, was
NAPA President and CEO Terry Gerton’s Remarks at the Social Equity Leadership Conference
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – National Academy of Public Administration President and CEO Terry Gerton spoke at the Social Equity Leadership Conference
Terry Gerton: Elevating Public Service
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION Week has been celebrated the first week of May since 1985, annually honoring the men and women
Governing Across The Divide: The Academy Hits The Road
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
Governing Across the Divide is a unique series of topical, thought-leadership convening hosted by the National Academy of Public Administration
NAPA President and CEO Terry Gerton’s Remarks at the Arthur S. Flemming Award Ceremony
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC –National Academy of Public Administration President and CEO Terry Gerton spoke at the Arthur S. Flemming Award ceremony
Implementing the DATA Act: Working Across Boundaries
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
The Executive branch was given three years to implement its key provisions. A key deadline was to post all federal
The National Budgeting Roundtable at Brookings
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
By: Steve Redburn Three years ago, a group of people steeped in the federal government’s budget process began meeting regularly
The Academy: Looking Toward the Future
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
By: Kris Marcy Often policy makers and legislators create government programs and legislative dictates to deal with complex problems and
Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Public Administration
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
By: Larry Cooley Most of my career has been spent working with and for the governments of developing countries. In
Accountability Expectations: Getting Them Right to Enable Public Servants to Serve
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
By: Shelley Metzenbaum This week, we pause to celebrate and thank the millions of government workers engaged in public service
How does evidence-based decision-making help enhance the public service experience?
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
By: Demetra Nightingale Career civil servants are the foundation of government. Rules and procedures ensure consistency and compliance with laws
THE HARD JOB OF PROVIDING SOFT SKILLS TO PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERS
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
By: Ernest J. Wilson III Both the public and private sectors are struggling desperately to find the talent they need
National Academy of Public Administration and Senior Executives Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration and the Senior Executives Association (SEA) today announced that they have
The Good Fight
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
By: Mark Funkhouser I grew up in a working-class family in West Virginia. I always had a chip on my
Building the Future of Government through Public Service
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
By: Jane Fountain How can we incentivize the next generation to get involved in public service? Specifically, what can academics
3 Programs Grappling with Intergovernmental Relations Today
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
By: Marilyn Rubin While academics continue to grapple with definitions and models of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR), the real world rolls
Looking Ahead to a World Class City: Planning is Key
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
By: Elizabeth Fretwell As city officials and planners, we have the ability to touch the lives of our residents and
Public Service Recognition Week
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The Academy celebrated Public Service Recognition Week from May 7-12, highlighting the accomplishments of our Fellows and sharing short pieces
NAPA and AU’s School of Public Affairs Host Forum on The Future of the Affordable Care Act
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration and American University’s School of Public Affairs today hosted a forum
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims May 7 through May 13, 2017, as Public Service Recognition Week
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
During Public Service Recognition Week, we express gratitude for our civil servants. Their daily effort keeps our Government functioning and
2017 Social Equity Leadership Conference
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
May 31 – June 2, 2017 School of Public Administration l University of Nebraska at Omaha Addressing the Complexity of
President Trump's Government Reform Initiatives
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
Summary of April 26, 2017 EOM Panel Meeting Introduction Media reports on the various reform announcements focused on potential staffing
Working Capital Fund Symposium – April 2017
Working Capital Fund | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
On Thursday, April 20, the National Academy of Public Administration and Grant Thornton hosted a Working Capital Fund Symposium on
Transforming Infrastructure Investment for America's 21st Century Economy
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
Introduction There is political consensus around the need to renew and rebuild America’s infrastructure, and President Trump has identified
Everybody Wants an Infrastructure Upgrade: How Can It Happen?
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
On April 12, 2017 I attended an interesting breakfast discussion on infrastructure policy with the Wall Street Journal’s Washington Executive
NAPA President and CEO Terry Gerton's Testimony Before the U.S.& Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
Chairman Lankford, Ranking Member Heitkamp, and members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to speak before this committee today
Media Advisory: NAPA President and CEO Terry Gerton To Appear Before Senate Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Subcommittee Tomorrow
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – National Academy of Public Administration President and CEO Terry Gerton will appear tomorrow before the U.S. Senate
Academy President and CEO Terry Gerton Applauds Congressional Action to Strengthen Cybersecurity Education
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Terry Gerton, President and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy), applauds Congressional action
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement: Strategic Organizational Assessment
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2017
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is responsible for ensuring that the nation’s
Implementing the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
Summary from March 17, 2017 EOM Panel Meeting Context Legislation passed in December 2016 requires federal agencies to develop greater
National Academy of Public Administration Releases New Book: Building a 21st Century SES: Ensuring Leadership Excellence in Our Federal Government
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) today unveiled its new book, Building a 21s Century
Media Advisory: The National Academy of Public Administration Releases New Book on March 17th - ” Building a 21st Century SES
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration will release its new book, Building a 21s Century SES: Ensuring
Building a 21st Century Senior Executive Service
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2017
Building a 21st Century SES is an unprecedented collection of perspectives on the SES from 24 of the nation’s most
Improving CDC's Executive Recruitment, Performance Management, Compensation and On Boarding Processes
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2017
The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) entered into a contract with CDC to evaluate CDC’s recruitment process for
Agricultural Research Service: Review of Administrative and Financial Management Services
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Human Resources and Personnel Management, Program Audit and Evaluation | Year: 2017
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the other Research, Education and Economic (REE) agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Working Capital Fund Symposium – January 2017
Working Capital Fund | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
On Thursday, January 12, the National Academy of Public Administration and Grant Thornton hosted a Working Capital Fund Symposium on
The National Academy of Public Administration Names Teresa W. Gerton as New President and CEO
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) today announced that Teresa (Terry) W. Gerton, a retired