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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…
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…
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…
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…
I Got the Job! Interview Tips for Graduate Students
You have spent the last six or more years improving your professional knowledge, skills and abilities toward the goal of getting that “ideal” job. You are next in line to…
The Cost of Government
When people come together to create governments, they do so with a resolve to bear these costs. They see these costs as good things to be celebrated, not bad things…
Irreverent Tips for the MPA Graduate
This month's theme is advice for the MPA graduate. I am sure you have received sound advice from other articles and columns. Many will tell you to study hard, present…
You Have Your MPA. Go Solve Some Problems!
Public work is all about implementing laws and solving the dilemmas, but is often difficult and tedious. As a result, public agencies always need problem-solvers. With upcoming waves of retirements…
Regional Transportation Planning and Policymaking
Many large metropolitan regions are examining their transportation needs based on growth and urban renewal. In addition, rural areas are in need of transportation options for seniors and the poor.…