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National Academy of Public Administration Announces 2022 Class of Academy Fellows
National Academy of Public Administration Announces 2022 Class of Academy Fellows

Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

35 Leaders in Public Administration to Join the Academy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration today announced

Is Federal Debt Sustainable? With Orice Brown

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome Orice Brown, The Chief Operating Officer of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Academy Fellow

Meet Our Fellows: Elizabeth Kellar
Meet Our Fellows: Elizabeth Kellar

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in local government and public policy? After moving to California in

2024 Election Integrity Platform
2024 Election Integrity Platform

Webpage | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

2022 Election Integrity Platform

Federal News Network Highlights the CIP
Federal News Network Highlights the CIP

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

The program established by the National Academy of Public Administration just marked its first year of operation, the Center for

Meet The Academy: Terry Gerton
Meet The Academy: Terry Gerton

News | Type: Article | Areas: Highlighting Public Administrators | Year: 2022

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? As the Academy’s President and CEO, I am responsible to

Can You Apply Lessons Learned from State Budgeting to the Federal Government? Featuring Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome Carolyn Boudreaux, Member of the US House of Representatives from Georgia and Academy Fellow to

Meet Our Fellows: Beverly A. Cigler
Meet Our Fellows: Beverly A. Cigler

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

Who or what inspired you to become a professor? A passionate interest in public service meshed well with great experiences

September 2022

Shared Services Seminar | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

National Academy of Public Administration Celebrates the First Anniversary  of its Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships
National Academy of Public Administration Celebrates the First Anniversary of its Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships

Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

Initiative Has Helped Increase Collaboration Across All Levels of Government WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration this

Building Capacity: A Look Back at the First Year of the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships with Bob O'Neill and Dr. Nancy Augustine
Building Capacity: A Look Back at the First Year of the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships with Bob O'Neill and Dr. Nancy Augustine

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome Bob O'Neill, Member of the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships (CIP) Executive Committee and Academy Fellow

Meet Our Fellows: Charlene Frizzera
Meet Our Fellows: Charlene Frizzera

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

1. What advice would you give to those interested in pursuing a career in government or healthcare? If you want

GovExec Highlights Recent Academy DHS OIG Engagement
GovExec Highlights Recent Academy DHS OIG Engagement

News | Type: Article | Areas: Honor, Ethics, and Accountability, Organizational Theory and Behavior, Human Resources and Personnel Management | Year: 2022

Two years before the Homeland Security watchdog office was caught up in controversies surrounding investigations into the Capitol attack, it

Forbes Highlights Agile Practices in Government
Forbes Highlights Agile Practices in Government

News | Type: Article | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration, Organizational Theory and Behavior | Year: 2022

This past June, I kicked off a discussion about the increasing adoption of lean-agile business practices in the federal government

Joint Standing Panel on Public Service and Social Equity: Sept 9

Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Social Equity | Year: 2022

Discussing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility September 9, 2022, 10:00 am - 12 pm EDT Description: Join our national dialogue

Joint Standing Panel on Public Service and Social Equity: Sept 9

Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Social Equity | Year: 2022

Discussing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility September 9, 2022, 10:00 am - 12 pm EDT Description: Join our national dialogue

Meet the Academy: Nancy Augustine
Meet the Academy: Nancy Augustine

News | Type: Article | Areas: Highlighting Public Administrators | Year: 2022

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am the Director of the newly formed Center for

Investing in Communities to Build Resilience with Joe Nimmich

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Joe Nimmich, Former Deputy Administrator of FEMA, Commander of the First Coast Guard

Meet Our Fellows: Akira Nakamura
Meet Our Fellows: Akira Nakamura

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

1. What inspired you to become a university professor? For long, I wanted to become a journalist. That was one

GovExec Daily: Who Gets To Know When You Die?
GovExec Daily: Who Gets To Know When You Die?

News | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, Information Technology | Year: 2022

Death data in the United States are collected and maintained by state vital records offices, but the information is needed

Using Technology to Build Environmental Resilience with Molly O'Neill

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome Molly O'Neill, Former Vice President of CGI Federal, Former Assistant Administrator and Chief Information Officer

Using Fuller Data on Deaths Would Help Some Programs, Says Report
Using Fuller Data on Deaths Would Help Some Programs, Says Report

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

Making fuller use of data on deaths could improve the management of programs in a number of federal agencies although

The Highs and Lows of the Square One Exploration
The Highs and Lows of the Square One Exploration

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

As we take on new research initiatives at the National Academy of Public Administration* (the Academy), an initial step in

Developing a Weather-Ready Nation with Louis Uccellini

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome Louis Uccellini, former Director of the National Weather Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the

Meet our Fellows: Janet Weiss
Meet our Fellows: Janet Weiss

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

Janet Weiss ('17): Mary C. Bromage Collegiate Professor Emerita of Business; Professor Emerita of Public Policy, Ford School, University of

Academy Study: Social Security Administration Sources and Access to Death Data

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome Barbara Bovbjerg, former Managing Director at GAO, Chair of this study's panel of Fellows, and

Meet Our Fellows: Chung-Kil Chung
Meet Our Fellows: Chung-Kil Chung

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

Chung-Kil Chung ('10), Former President, University of UlsanPublic Service Highlights: Former Chief of Staff to the President, The Blue House

National Academy of Public Administration Releases Panel Report for Social Security Administration on Sources and Access to State Death Data

Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

Report analyzes potential options to improve intergovernmental sharing of data WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Panel of the National Academy of

Developing Resilient and Livable Communities with Mark Funkhouser

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome Mark Funkhouser, former Mayor of Kansas City and Academy Fellow, to discuss what makes a

Meet Our Fellows: Gilda Lambert
Meet Our Fellows: Gilda Lambert

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

Gilda LambertConsultant, Former Positions with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Who or what inspired you to work

Agile Leadership

Articles From Our Partners | Type: Article | Areas: Information Technology, Leadership | Year: 2022

This blog is the third in a series based on the Integrated Framework for Action, described below. The AGC continues

Intergovernmental Systems July 20 Standing Panel

Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

The Standing Panel on Intergovernmental Systems met on July 20th to discuss the Charter, brainstorm potential topics of interest and

Public Governance and Engagement Challenges in City Government with TC Broadnax

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome TC Broadnax, City Manager of Dallas, Texas and Academy Fellow, to discuss his journey in

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General: Advancing Change Management Processes
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General: Advancing Change Management Processes

Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Human Resources and Personnel Management | Year: 2022

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides independent oversight and promotes excellence, integrity

Developing Governance Models in Maryland with Clarence Crawford

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome Clarence Crawford, Member of the Maryland State Board of Education and Academy Fellow, to discuss

Agile Regulation Gateway to the Future: A New Framework

Articles From Our Partners | Type: Article | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration, Advancing Democracy | Year: 2022

The pace, process, and outcome of government regulation is an important ingredient in improving the economic welfare of the world

Technology Leadership July Standing Panel: Technology Policy and the NAPA Grand Challenges

Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022

Technology Policy and the NAPA Grand Challenges Friday, July 15, 2022; 10:00 am - 11:30 am Technologies are rapidly advancing

The Role of City Managers in Fostering Social Equity with Norton Bonaparte

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Social Equity State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2022

On this episode, we welcome Norton Bonaparte, City Manager of Sanford, Florida and Academy Fellow, to discuss his journey in

Insights From Our Fellows: Richard Greggory Johnson III
Insights From Our Fellows: Richard Greggory Johnson III

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2022