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Tag Archives: presidential transition
How GAO Can Help in a Congressional and Presidential Transition
The 117th Congress and the incoming Presidential administration will be taking office in a time that presents significant challenges to the government. These include the coronavirus pandemic and its far-reaching public health and economic effects; the evolving issues around race … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, congressional transition, Coronavirus, DOF, duplication, economic recovery, election, fiscal health, fragmentation, high risk list, overlap, pandemic, pandemic response, presidential transition, priority recommendations, race, transition
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Actions for New Leaders – Our Priorities for Policy Makers App
Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States just a few days ago and the 115th Congress took office earlier this month. The new administration and Congress are taking shape, and will soon begin … Continue reading
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Tagged android, app, app store, congressional transition, elections, first 100 days, Google Play, inauguration, ios, iphone, presidential transition, priority recs, transition, transition team, Trump, what's next
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Preparing the Next Leaders
The elections are over and new leaders are assembling staff, setting priorities, and preparing to tackle major issues facing the nation. What do these leaders and their staff need to know to hit the ground running in January? Our Management … Continue reading
Priority Recommendations
Every year we make hundreds of recommendations to federal agencies on ways to improve government operations and reduce costs. With so many opportunities for improvement, agency heads and other policymakers may have trouble deciding where to start. We’ve got plenty … Continue reading
Priorities for Policy Makers – Our App for Government on the Go
The election is over. The transition is here. But how will new executive branch leaders and new congressional staff decide where to start? As policymakers shift gears from campaigning to governing, they need to quickly learn about their new positions … Continue reading
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