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The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
Cybersecurity and America’s Governments
The constant threat of a cyber attack is the most important problem for our local, state and federal governments, who generally do not know how often they are attacked, or…
Practitioners and Scholars of Public Administration United
As a public servant for over 30 years, it surprised me to learn that there are about 37 countries with a total of about 70 schools that offer college-level courses…
Lessons from Professional Military Education
Being “too busy” is not a phenomenon confined to the military. Most practitioners, both public and private, find it difficult to make enough time for professional education. While there are…
Seven Steps for Creating a Bottom Line in the Government
Most government agencies do not have a clearly defined bottom line. Thus, the managers of the agency often do not know what is expected from them. This column argues that…
Giving Young People a Shot at Economic Mobility — It Really Does Take a Village
Leading up to the U.S. presidential election in 2016, concerns about growing income inequality were a regular topic of discussion. And Donald Trump’s ability to carry traditionally blue states in…
Blurring The Lines Across Public Administration Borders – Public School Financing and Leadership in the 21st Century
The management dividing line between public school districts and municipal government is blurring significantly. What does this mean for local public managers? Fundamentally, it may mean a changing of the…
FY 2018: A New Low in Congressional Appropriations?
In The Power of the Purse, the classic study of the congressional appropriations process from 1947 to 1965, Richard Fenno declared, “The power of the purse is the historic bulwark…
East-West Knowledge Transfer: Resolving the Paradoxes in Public Service
For truly being in the service of the public, the need is to create the meaning of “giving” rather than “receiving.” Public service is not only the responsibility of public…
From Gatekeepers and Negotiators to Servants: The Potential Effects of a Single Payer Health Care System on Public Organizations and Employees
A single payer health system is one in which a single public entity finances and organizes all basic health care services and generally makes them available to all citizens. Analyses…
Creating Local Economic Resilience to Military Base Closures
Many declining cities in the United States began their long road of decline by relying on one large industry which either relocated or collapsed along with changes in the economy.…
The Battle for the Future Versus the Battle for Today
Government leaders are continually facing an uphill battle to drive strategy and improve performance while meeting the demands of the current fires burning in the organization. At times, it can…
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