98 Opportunities to Improve Management in Government
98 Opportunities to Improve Management in Government

Author: Stewart Liff

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Published: 2014-07

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1523097078

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98 Opportunities to Be a 100 Percent Better Government Manager Government managers face myriad challenges every day. Whether dealing with an ever-shrinking pool of resources or the threat of sequestration and shutdowns, the government manager must work to maximize staff performance to meet mission objectives. Now, supervisors, managers, and leaders have some help. In this new book, veteran government leader, trainer, and author Stewart Liff offers practical and proven guidance aimed at helping people at every level of the organization. First-line managers as well as top agency leaders will find Liff's actionable suggestions invaluable in dealing with a broad spectrum of issues, including: + People management + Performance management + Resource management + Systems design + Organizational politics Each of the 98 opportunities—and the included strategies, tools, techniques, and tips to help you take advantage of them—is valuable in and of itself. Together they provide a complete guide to managing effectively in the federal workplace. Do your part to change government—one opportunity at a time!

Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government
Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government

Author: United States Government Accountability Office

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-03-24

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 0359541828

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Policymakers and program managers are continually seeking ways to improve accountability in achieving an entity's mission. A key factor in improving accountability in achieving an entity's mission is to implement an effective internal control system. An effective internal control system helps an entity adapt to shifting environments, evolving demands, changing risks, and new priorities. As programs change and entities strive to improve operational processes and implement new technology, management continually evaluates its internal control system so that it is effective and updated when necessary. Section 3512 (c) and (d) of Title 31 of the United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)) requires the Comptroller General to issue standards for internal control in the federal government.

Improving the Federal Government's Financial Management Systems
Improving the Federal Government's Financial Management Systems

Author: Gene L. Dodaro

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-10

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1437903975

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Since the enactment of key financial mgmt. (FM) reforms, the fed. gov¿t. has devoted significant resources to improving FM activities and practices. Yet continuing attention is needed to address persistent, long-standing accountability problems and to redefine success for fed. FM. Many gov¿t. agency FM systems do not produce the accurate, timely, and meaningful info. needed for mgmt. decision making. This forum brought together FM leaders from the fed. gov¿t., incl. the CFO, CIO, and IG communities, and other officials with extensive experience in FM from both the public and private sectors. The forum addressed: the future of fed. FM; applying lessons learned from fed. FM system implementations; and strategies for transforming fed. FM culture.

Financial management in government
Financial management in government

Author: Great Britain: National Audit Office

Publisher: Stationery Office

Published: 2013-06-13

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780102983715

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The Government's fiscal consolidation programme is now expected to last longer than originally planned, and wide-ranging service reforms are being implemented. The role of financial managers is therefore critical to ensuring that opportunities to improve value for money are realized. The Finance Transformation Programme has been set up to develop the skills and capabilities of finance professionals, and qualified professionals are better represented at senior levels. However, given the importance and urgency of the challenges presented by fiscal consolidation and public service reform, further improvements will be needed to support sustainable public service delivery with fewer resources in the longer term. Government is a long way from ensuring that decision-making is routinely based on robust information. Departments often do not integrate financial management with their strategic and operational planning. Departments and other public bodies have generally managed within reduced spending limits up to now, but some of the savings they have made are more sustainable than others. In order to respond to financial and demand challenges, government needs to go further than controlling spending, by redesigning public services so that they operate permanently at lower cost. The NAO recommends that the Treasury ensure a more effective leadership to better enable and incentivise the finance profession to confront the challenges it faces. The Government's Finance Leadership Group should take responsibility for diagnosing the key current financial management challenges facing the finance profession and the wider civil service, and for addressing them quickly