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“When transforming organizations to serve the needs of the 21st Century, it will be critical to leverage each of these key drivers,” according to the report. “Ongoing work on this front is ...part of the President’s Management Agenda...In addition, these key drivers will inform next steps for each of the reform proposals...” The report outlined the following major root cause challenges facing the Federal Government that this plan addresses, including:
• “Accumulated regulatory burden. Over many decades, Federal agencies have imposed countless regulatory requirements on individuals, businesses, landowners, and state and local governments. Some of these regulations serve important public purposes. Many regulations, however, are outdated, duplicative, or unnecessary, yet they continue to impose costly burdens...
• Structural issues. Silos across Federal agencies and offices can hurt cross-agency collaboration, resulting in fragmented citizen services or excessive cost to deliver the mission...
• Decision-making and processes. Efficient and effective decision-making is fact-based and transparent. However, Government agencies do not consistently apply data driven decision-making practices. Smarter use of data and evidence is needed to orient decisions and accountability around service and results...
• Leadership and culture. Achieving beneficial outcomes that serve
the public should be the Government’s primary focus. Managers need sufficient discretion to execute programs effectively, foster the highest- performing workforce, and solve real-time problems. ...The Administration will establish a transparent and data driven accountability structure through quarterly reviews and public updates on www.performance.gov that identifies successes and areas that need management attention.
• Capabilities and competencies. Antiquated, unsecure technology risks can leave the public frustrated and vulnerable. Too many Federal employees perform outdated duties that rely on outdated skillsets, and Government too often struggles to award effective, timely contracts...”
Many of the administration’s proposals will require Congressional approval, including agency reorganizational authority. “[T]he proposals] that require congressional action will be really difficult to accomplish before the end of this Congress, and likely will be made even more difficult after the mid-term elections,” said Robert Shea, an OMB veteran of the George W. Bush administration. “Those requiring only administrative action will be easier, though Congress has signaled that no such moves should be made without its approval.” (Delivering Government Solutions for the 21st Century, Office of Management and Budget, June 21, 2018)
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