Spring/Summer 2012 Edition

Since the IBM Center for The Business of Government was created over 14 years ago, it has been our goal to help public-sector leaders and managers address real-world problems.

GAO is uniquely positioned to help address the nation’s challenges and identify opportunities. GAO seeks to help position the government to better manage risks that could compromise the nation’s security, health, and solvency.

The U.S. Air Force must balance capabilities between current combat operations and the need to address emerging threats and challenges, with the ultimate aim to be lean, lethal, and agile.

As both a member of the U.S. intelligence community and a Department of Defense (DOD) combat support agency, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has sought to produce accurate geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy stands at the forefront in helping the nation meet its energy, scientific, environmental, and national security goals, while also developing and deploying new energy technologies to reduce dependence on foreign energy.

The New York City Department of Homeless Services oversees one of the most comprehensive shelter systems in the nation, bringing real support to homeless New Yorkers when they need it most.

Two professional associations, the American Society for Public Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration, have joined to sponsor a series of forums addressing the management challenges.

Given today’s fiscal realities, the nation must explore alternative policy approaches and ways for government to do its business.

Our governing institutions must be reformed in order to meet the enormous tasks we face as a nation.

The federal government purchases more than $500 billion of goods and services each year, buying everything from pens and paper to engineering services and fighter jets.