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Digital Essentials for Good Government
Even with advancements in computing, and the transformative incubator of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for impactful e-government solution design remains a top-of-mind issue for government CIOs.…
Comparing Cities Tax and Fee Burden
To really understand the cost of government, one needs to examine the total cost of all taxes and fees imposed by a community.…
Accountability in Times of Crisis: Federalism and the Pandemic in the United States and Mexico
Crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, require governments to take urgent action, and in turn, can sometimes make it difficult to balance urgency with careful accountability, transparency and integrity.…
The Historical Role of the Federal Government in Assisting State and Local Governments
While the concerns about the size of annual deficits and the growing Federal debt should not be readily dismissed, a more likely outcome is that Congress will realize how important…
American University Summer Diversity Program Academy Call for Applications
American University's (AU) School of Public Affairs Summer Diversity Academy is seeking applications for its inaugural 2022 class of scholars.…
Ukraine: Russian Invasion or Liberation?
Ukraine has existed as a fledgling democracy, trying to find its place in the world, however, Russia may be putting a devastating end to Ukraine’s ability to chart its own…
Why Do Local Governments Award Business Tax Incentives?
In our work, we tested the hypothesis that general-purpose local governments use property tax incentives selectively to compensate for high property taxes. The question posed in the title of this…
From Second Life to the Metaverse to the Estonia E-Residency: Public Administration in the Virtual Realm
The Metaverse offers a more realistic experience..showing a great deal of promise but just as much potential for harm. …
Billable Hours in the Federal Government—A Novel Concept!
Building a customer care mindset in a public agency to ensure our partner/stakeholder base is satisfied with the management and execution of their real estate leases is vital to the…
How Much Do I Care?
Leaders must seek every competitive advantage possible to attract and retain the best talent, and even once an employee is onboarded, must remain vigilant as other companies will continue to…
Manufacturing Democracy: Waving Goodbye to the Status Quo
As public administrators we must remember that democracy does not come into the conversation, but rather, democracy is the conversation. …
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