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Public Administration Scholarship and the Epidemic of Academic Fraud and Dishonesty Part 5: Restoring the Sanctity of Basic Research
...we reward fraudulent research because we no longer value and protect the basic research enterprise. Read more.…
Administrative Evil in Action? Unmasking the Harms of the Administration Homeless Criminalization Laws
Lastly, we must claim this is our own—as an administrative concern, rather than simply a political or a social one—and take active steps to end the harm enabled by these…
Designated Scapegoats: A “Solution” to Avoid
If the intent shifts to the assignment of blame—a focus on finding a scapegoat for failure—agencies will be failing their organization, their workforce and their communities.…
Lincoln’s Public Finance during the Civil War and Lessons for Today’s Lawmakers
We can learn a lot from Lincoln’s success in dealing with the existential threats that confronted our nation nearly 150 years ago. My hope is that our current elected officials…
The Humpty Dumpty Problem – Part One
Recently, there have been a number of articles in the lay press recommending a limited number of things to do to stay healthy...All reasonable, and all supported by extensive studies.…
Where Did Everyone Go?
Most of all, we must be open to recognizing that things have changed. We can make sure those changes enable success or we can let them drain our numbers. We…
Data-Driven Strategic Planning
Embrace data-driven strategic plans that support evidence-based decision making to allow local governments to be more responsive to community needs and ultimately more effective in achieving desired outcomes.…
Why Government Agencies Need Two Operating Systems to Innovate and Work Effectively
Adopting dual operating systems supported by technological innovations like AI is essential for government agencies to satisfy modern expectations and provide better services.…
Generational Diversity & Public Responsibility
However, if one takes a long look at generational concerns regarding consistent public responsibility for sustaining good government, traditional expectations and standards remain consistent.…
Things Only Budgeteers Understand
Executing public dollars responsibly is a multistep process that involves people agreeing on priorities, experts designing effective programs, hiring and training employees and contractors, awarding grants and so on. Shortcuts…
Financial Reporting: Transparency and Accountability in the Public Sector
But just as the pillars supporting our bridges and highways need investments to safely serve millions of vehicles per day, the pillars that support our financial management systems require investment…
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