David Bottom, Chief Information Officer, SEC

Submitted by on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:45
David Bottom was named as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Chief Information Officer in December 2019 and officially joined the agency in January 2020.

Weekly Roundup November 27 - December 1, 2023

Submitted by on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 15:38

Hill Witnesses: Supply Chain Security Relies on Better Software, Harmonized Regs.  Lawmakers and expert witnesses discussed ways the U.S. can better ensure Federal software systems are protected against cyberattacks from hostile foreign nations like China during a House Oversight Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.

Quantum Computing for Public Value: Insights from Australia

Submitted by on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 16:27

Quantum computing is evolving from the fantastical to the achievable. Accelerated developments show promise for leveraging quantum computing to address previously intractable problems in government. The technology can foster immense potential benefits for the public, alongside far-reaching implications from using quantum technologies are likely to be widespread. Developing “quantum-safe” capabilities is crucial to maintaining data security and integrity for critical applications. Government leaders face an urgent need to develop a quantum-safe strategy and roadmap. 

Strengthen Payment Integrity: A Conversation with Renata Miskell, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Accounting Policy and Financial Transparency, at the U.S. Department of the Treasury

Submitted by on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 10:50
How can U.S. federal government agencies strengthen their payment integrity efforts? What can the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Accounting Policy and Financial Transparency do to help with these efforts? How can we pivot from compliance to prevention-focused strategies that promote the use of data and analytics and collaboration across government and other stakeholders in advancing payment integrity? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Renata Miskell, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Accounting Policy and Financial Transparency, at the U.S.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, November 27, 2023 - 10:46
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Renata Miskell
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Renata Miskell, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Accounting Policy & Financial Transparency

Submitted by on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 10:46
As the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Accounting Policy and Financial Transparency at the U.S. Treasury Department, Ms. Miskell leads efforts to promote the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the federal government. Her portfolio includes federal accounting policy and reporting, financial transparency, shared services, and payment integrity.

Beyond Resiliency: A Case for Adaptability

Submitted by on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 10:14
What is adaptive government? How can it help government agencies bounce back from continuous disruption? How can government executives embed adaptability into their agency’s operations? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Nick Evans author of the IBM Center report, A Guide to Adaptive Government: Preparing for Disruption next week on The Business of Government Hour.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, November 20, 2023 - 10:14
Author: 
Nicholas D. Evans
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Weekly Roundup November 13-17, 2023

Submitted by on Fri, 11/17/2023 - 13:07

A decade after its creation, DHA thinks it has building blocks in place for an integrated military health system. Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland, who became DHA’s director in January, sees her tenure as marking the end of what’s ended up being a very long transition period. From here on out, she said, the focus needs to be on execution. She provided an in-depth interview to Federal News Network. 

Improving Performance of Federal Grant Programs - Lessons From a HUD Program Case Study

Submitted by on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 09:55

Federal spending on mandatory and discretionary grant programs reached a new high in Fiscal Year 2022. Interest in the effectiveness of these intergovernmental partnerships is of increasing importance to policymakers, government agency managers, and citizens.

Jordy Coutin

Submitted by on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 09:51
Jordy Coutin is currently a PhD candidate in Public Policy and Management at the Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California. He has an undergraduate degree in Economics and Conservation & Resources Studies from UC Berkeley and a Master in Public Policy from the Price School. His current research focus is in housing and homelessness, as well as quantitative research methods for policy analysis.

J. Woody Stanley

Submitted by on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 09:48
J. Woody Stanley has 45 years of combined work experience in the private and public sector. He retired from the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2020 after 25 years of federal government service. His last position was Senior Advisor for Strategic Management in the Federal Highway Administration. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Carolina, a master in business administration from Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, and a doctorate in public administration from the Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California.

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