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More Than Ever Before, Financial Capability is a Core Skill for Public Sector Managers
Public sector finance legislation typically requires project, policy and program managers to ensure their decisions demonstrate the proper use of public resources. …
Reimagining a Role for Highly Skilled Volunteers in Government Agencies
As we begin to emerge from quarantine, government departments will be faced with new working conditions we had never envisioned. Many cities may benefit from expanding the role of volunteers…
Review Sought for a Proposed ANSI Quality of Government Standard
ASPA members and supporters are being invited to assist in the professional review and testing of new quality standards being advanced by the American Society for Quality (ASQ), Government Division.…
Challenging Times for All
What does the current pandemic mean for those serving the public? It means we must take extraordinary steps to recognize and embrace the fears and trepidations that our citizens face.…
The Noble Harmony of Public Administration: Relief from the Unimaginable
In a nervous couple of months filled with shutdowns and lockdowns, public administrators have demonstrated an inexhaustible spirit of dedication and service. Their compassion and availability allowed countless people to…
Does a Pillar on its Side Still Exist?
Transparency advocates and reporters from various states, from California to New Jersey, are raising concerns that governments are being less-than-forthcoming with information during the COVID-19 crisis.…
Using Evaluations To Infuse Innovations
Using evaluations to infuse innovations into timely, progressive and continuous public service opportunities can be one of the greatest return-on-investment strategies for every agency or organization.…
Ethical Leadership: Going all the Way
Forging a shared purpose is only the first step in providing ethical leadership. Ethical leaders must also then clarify what this purpose actually means. …
Isolation, Economic Desperation and Exploitation: Human Trafficking and the Coronavirus Crisis
Human trafficking can take many forms, including sex trafficking, forced labor and debt bondage (among others). The coronavirus has, according to multiple reports, increased the prevalence of this issue.…
Global E-Government Survey Shows Increased Performance Among Cities Globally
An international survey of city websites has identified Seoul, South Korea, as the top-ranked city in the performance of municipal e-government for the years 2018-19. …
The Power of Voice
Now is the time to speak up for what is right, and to pursue the truth. As public administrators, the messages we share publicly should be well researched, communicated clearly…
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