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New performance bill adds consequences for missed goals

John Kamensky of the IBM Center for the Business of Government tells host Francis Rose what's new in the updated Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010.

Tags: John Kamensky , performance , management , Government Performance and Results Modernization A , In Depth , Francis Rose

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IBM: 10 principles for federal financial systems projects

The IBM Center for the Business of Government released a report that highlights best practices for federal financial management.

Tags: management , IT , technology , Federal Drive , Angela Carrington , Debra Cammer Hines

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Countdown: Feds' sacrifice for deficit reduction, mobile health apps

Host Francis Rose discusses the top federal stories of the week with John Kamensky, Senior Fellow, IBM Center for the Business of Government; and Melissa Chapman Vice President for Health Solutions, Agilex.

Tags: Melissa Chapman , Agilex , John Kamensky , Francis Rose , In Depth , Federal News Radio Countdown

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Earned value management gaining traction

Can the process of earned value management help federal agencies? Some managers are trying it out. Dr. Young Hoon Kwak from George Washington University and Professor Frank Anbari of Drexel join us with the details of a new study on the topic.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , best practices , Earned Value Management , Young Hoon Kwak , GWU , Frank Anbari , Drexel

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How to support frontline collaboration

Agencies have developed their required Open Government Plans, but many of these plans lack details on how to successfully conduct collaborative efforts, especially on the front lines of government. Cass Moseley updates us on how to change that.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , collaboration , Cass Moseley

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Change your mindset to successfully move into cloud

You should change your thought process, because the cloud is coming -- like it or not.

Tags: technology , cloud computing , David Wyld , Southeastern Louisiana University , Dorothy Ramienski , DorobekInsider

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Government management recommended reading for summer

Performance expert John Kamensky tells me why he read, reviewed, and recommends the book "Performance Management in the Public Sector."

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , John Kamensky , management , performance

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Planning for disasters: prepare, don't predict

Federal and state governments need to evaluate their supply chain capabilities in preparation for national emergencies. Robert Handfield, author of an IBM Center for The Business of Government report, explains.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , supply chain , emergency preparedness , Robert Handfield , Suzanne Kubota

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Reporting performance at your agency getting more dynamic

OMB released new guidance to shift agencies from focusing on planning and reporting their performance to using their performance information to make decisions.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , John Kamensky , OMB , management , performance management

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OMB must sell Congress on budget cuts

Former OMB officials say having solid data on why certain programs need to be ended or cut is key to making this initiative work. OMB directs agencies to suggest which low performing programs or those outside of the agency's mission to target for termination or reduction by Sept. 13.

Tags: management , Peter Orszag , OMB , GAO , HHS , Jonathan Breul , Robert Shea , Grant Thornton , budget cuts , share in savings , PART , improper payments , Jason Miller

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