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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.
What’s Missing From the MPA Curriculum?
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Evelyn Trammell July 31, 2015 Public sector environments are dynamic…
Blending Public Administration Education With Accounting
Governments need accountants and fill that need by hiring graduates with degrees awarded by business programs. Students interested in government careers typically choose to study in the social sciences rather…
Positioning Procurement Management to Support Enterprise Goals
Public servants, whether at the federal, state or local level, recognize the risks and opportunities inherent in contracting for goods or services. Yet, evidence suggests they do not give a…
Happy Birthday Medicare and Medicaid
This week marks the 50th birthday of Medicare and Medicaid—the two principal health care programs in the United States. Some people view these programs as the main reason why government…
Collaborative Decision-Making to End Child Poverty
Children are the future” has become an axiom. According to the National Center for Children in Poverty, 16 million children in the United States live in families with incomes below…
Making the Case for Millennials in the Public Sector
As a recent graduate with a master's in political science and a graduate certificate in nonprofit management, finding a job has not been easy. While overall unemployment has declined, the…
Tips For Entry Level Public Servants
Public sector organizations are under pressure like never before. Many agencies are overwhelmed and are not fully meeting their objectives. Part of your challenge is to figure out which skills…
Whose Data?
It is well-known that the pursuit of performance information can be perceived as threatening, risky or even scary. Governments see the promise of harnessing data to manage and improve their…
Tapping Into the Employment Potential of the Public Services Sector
The number of state and local government jobs is predicted to increase by 1.4 million over the next 10 years. MPA graduates possess unique skills that are utilized at all…
Community Fiscal Conditions and Cost Drivers
Many cities are beginning the process of budget planning and forecasting. Although aggregate economic research may be useful in understanding basic trends and cost drivers, it is important to note…
Financing Infrastructure Projects with Municipal Bonds
Municipal bonds are debt instruments utilized by municipal governments to finance infrastructure projects. The initial municipal bond offering begins with the identification of an infrastructure project and the authority to…