Managing Program Evaluations Using QSIE Standards
December 17, 2018
This article is one of a 7-part series on "Technology Auditing Strategies" co-authored by Roberto Calderon, Eric Stewart and Dr. Paul Eder. Evaluations are a systematic assessment of the operation…
Tips for Serving as an Expert Resource on a Government Audit
December 4, 2018
This article is one of a 7-part series on "Technology Auditing Strategies" co-authored by Roberto Calderon, Eric Stewart and Dr. Paul Eder. An audit is an official inspection or examination of…
Auditing Agile Projects: Things to Consider
November 26, 2018
This article is one of a 7-part series on "Technology Auditing Strategies" co-authored by Roberto Calderon, Eric Stewart, and Dr. Paul Eder. Many new technology projects in government are being…
Static Code Analysis: A Tool for Technology Auditors
November 20, 2018
This article is one of a 7-part series on “Technology Auditing Strategies” co-authored by Roberto Calderon, Eric Stewart and Dr. Paul Eder. Auditors today need to be tech savvy. Nearly…
Stop Complaining About Federal Hiring and Fix it
November 12, 2018
It’s not an insurmountable problem. As I walk the halls of many agencies the two biggest complaints I hear are: “It takes too long to hire people” and “I can’t get top talent.” In fact, these…
A Novel Concept for Fiscal Reform
August 29, 2018
A Call for a National Summit Without fiscal reform, our demise may be certain. While I am not an economist (my expertise lies in organizational effectiveness), I know many factors contribute to…
Being a Federal Employee, Simplified
August 15, 2018
For years I have read articles, listened to the pundits and politicians, and overheard many water cooler conversations about the lack of performance and accountability in federal agencies, the poor…
How Sharing Could Accelerate Reform
April 24, 2018
Active best practice sharing across government makes things better, faster, and cheaper.You know the old adage, you learned how to share in kindergarten and this skill should carry you through life.…
The Clock is Ticking on Trump’s Management Agenda
December 20, 2017
The Clock Is Ticking on Trump's Management AgendaGovernment Executive | December 13, 2017 Human capital – the lifeblood of the government – is just one of many management priorities that lack a…
