Special Reports
The Presidential Transition
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The first change in presidential administrations in eight years is underway. That means adjustments to President Obama's policy priorities, management objectives and political appointees. For many long-serving federal employees, managers and executives, this is old hat. But for others, this will be the first time they go through the process. The good news is that many different organizations are gearing up to make the transition as smooth as possible. In this special section, we'll present regularly updated information and resources about transition-related activities. |
LATEST NEWS
- Democrats see key ingredients for passage of 2011 budget
(02/01/10)
Challenge will be balancing spending to spur job growth with efforts to keep the deficit in check. - GSA moves closer to a permanent leader
(01/29/10)
Senate majority leader files motion to break hold on Martha Johnson's nomination. - Report calls for overhaul of presidential transition process
(01/13/10)
Observers say political objections could make reforms difficult. - Concern grows over stalled GSA nomination
(01/11/10)
Martha Johnson was named administrator in April, but a hold by Republican Sen. Kit Bond has left her in limbo. - Agencies identify $19 billion in contract savings
(12/21/09)
OMB says plans show government is on track to meet President Obama's mandate to cut $40 billion by fiscal 2011.
Nominations
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The Short List: Key Federal Management Jobs
Our guide to President-elect Barack Obama's nominees and potential picks for top government management positions.
The Next President
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Campaign Promises
What Barack Obama has pledged to do with regard to federal employees and management reform.
Lost in Transition
- Lost in Transition is a new blog about the switch to the Obama presidency, a joint effort of Government Executive and National Journal.
Your Comments
- Share your specific suggestions about management reform legislation you think the presidential candidates should support.
Official Transition Information
- Change.gov: The Office of the President-Elect
- The Plum Book (United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions): 2008 Edition
- The Government Accountability Office's transition information page
- Office of Personnel Management: Presidential Transition Guide to Federal Human Resources Management Matters
- Congressional Research Service Report: Presidential Transitions
- Presidential Transition Act of 2000
- Executive Order 13176: Facilitation of a Presidential Transition
- Homeland Security Advisory Council Transition Task Force report
Resources
- 2008 Presidential Transition Initiative
A regularly updated blog from the IBM Center for the Business of Government, containing links to a wealth of transition-related information, including two books:
The Operator's Manual for the New Administration
Getting it Done: A Guide for Government Executives - Transitions in Governance
A wide variety of transition-related materials, sponsored by a coalition of good government organizations. - The Next Government
From the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania. - Avue's Guide to Transition Jobs
A guide to jobs in the upcoming administration.
From the Government Executive Archives
- On Politics
Expert analysis from Charlie Cook, the political guru of our sister publication, National Journal. - Fixing the Future (January 2008)
Donald F. Kettl, director of the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government, argues that the next president must be ready to take on inescapable management problems. - Transition Management (Sept. 8, 2004)
Longtime federal official Dwight Ink says getting an administration up to speed requires the incoming president to include management as one of his priorities. - Tackling the Transition (January 2001)
Overhauling the mechanics of the transfer of power. - Transition Veteran: It Pays to Plan Ahead (Dec. 5, 2000)
An interview with Jack H. Watson Jr., President Carter's transition head and later chief of staff.
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