This week on the GovNavigators Show, former Comptroller General David M. Walker joins to discuss his tenure leading the Government Accountability Office and his mission to drive lasting reform across the federal government. He reflects on how he transformed GAO into a more efficient, strategically focused agency and makes the case for why the rest of government must follow suit.Show NotesGSA: OneGov Strategy for ITEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarMay 4-6: ACT-IAC's Emerging Technology & Innovation ConferenceMay 5-9: Public Service Recognition WeekMay 7: AABPA Panel on Budget and Performance May 13: AGA’s Performance Counts Summit
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Navigating Federal Real Estate with Norm Dong
This week on the GovNavigators Show, Norm Dong, Partner at FD Stonewater, joins to share insights from his distinguished career managing the federal government’s vast real estate portfolio. Reflecting on his tenure in public service, he discusses the complexities of property disposal, the impact of return-to-office policies on government facilities, and how agencies are adapting their real estate strategies for the future.Show NotesGSA: Top Ten Contractor Update Executive Order: Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal ServiceEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarApril 29: UiPath's Ushering in the Era of Efficiency May 4-6: ACT-IAC's Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference May 13: AGA's Performance Counts Summit
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Unpacking the Budget: A Conversation with Andy Pavord
This week on the GovNavigators Show, Andrew Pavord joins to reflect on a career that spans academia, local and federal government, and the private sector. As President of the American Association for Budget and Program Analysis and CEO of the Federal Consulting Alliance, he unpacks the budget reconciliation process and its impact on fiscal policy. Recorded just before the latest bill’s passage, the conversation explores congressional procedures, spending limits, and what it will take to confront the growing deficit.Show NotesExecutive Orders: Restoring Common Sense to Federal ProcurementRestoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space ManagementPermitting Technology ModernizationEnsuring Commercial Cost-effective Solutions in Federal ContractsEliminating Information SilosCongress: House Unlocks Reconciliation Events on the GovNavigators' RadarApril 22: ACT-IAC's Federal Tech Market Update IIApril 27-29: PSC Annual ConferenceApril 29: UiPath’s Ushering in the Era of Efficiency May 13: AGA’s Performance Counts Summit
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A Conversation with Tim Brennan: Navigating the Road Ahead
This week, the GovNavigators are joined by Tim Brennan, Vice President of Government Relations at Professional Services Council, to discuss how PSC is helping its members navigate today’s uncertain political climate. Tim highlights PSC’s role in sharing information, identifying opportunities, and keeping a close eye on developments at the Capitol. He also previews PSC’s annual conference and why now is the perfect time for industry leaders to come together and strategize for the road ahead.Show NotesExecutive Orders: Modernizing Defense AcquisitionsReforming Foreign Defense SalesReducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory BarriersCongress: House Unlocks Reconciliation Events on the GovNavigators' RadarApril 17: EDM Council's Public Sectors Forum: The Data Foundation on the Future of Data TransparencyApril 22: ACT-IAC's Federal Tech Market Update IIApril 27-29: PSC Annual Conference
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Part 2: David Lebryk's Adventures in the Government
This week on the GovNavigators Show, we wrap up our two-part conversation with David Lebryk, former Fiscal Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Treasury. In Part 2, David reflects on nearly 40 years of public service, the power of leadership, and what really happens inside Treasury. He shares lessons learned and offers timely advice for today’s federal workforce.Show NotesOMB Memo: Accelerating Federal Use of AIOMB Memo: Driving Efficient Acquisition of AI in the Government Derek Thompson: The Abundance AgendaEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarApril 8: House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on Federal Real Estate April 9: Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee meeting to vote on nominations of Scott Kupor(OPM Director) and Eric Ueland (OMB DDM) April 9: Eptura and JLL’s webinar on right-sizing your federal officeApril 22: ACT-IAC's Federal Tech Market Update II
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