The Partnership for Public Service is accepting nominations for its "Service to America" medals, looking to honor the very best of the nation's federal work...
You've probably seen the ads touting the notion of "building a smarter city." There is little doubt that the technology revolution around Gov 2.0 holds enormous...
The use of 311 systems by municipalities to intelligently respond to citizen inquiries is no longer cutting edge, but neither is its use universal. A column...
Baltimore mayor Shelia Dixon announced she will resign in February after being convicted of misuse of gift cards donated to her office. Interestingly, many citizens...
Chicago's parking meter privatization is a fascinating study in media coverage and the public perception of public policy. The story has a lot of moving...
It should have been a relatively straightforward public-private partnership. In exchange for a lump sum, the city of Chicago would turn over the operation and...
Over the last five years no city in the United States has more experience in large infrastructure public private partnerships than Chicago, including major deals...
Not only is Arizona turning assets into cash through a sale-lease back approach, but Governor Jan Brewer's budget proposal is full of difficult cuts. The...
I've put together a list of some of my favorite resources and reading materials for those interested in transforming government. Based in part on courses...
Steve Goldsmith has weighed in with why old ideas won't work with the current fiscal crunch, making the case that the circumstances are unprecedented and...