Next Thursday! Join the Standing Panel on Executive Organization and Management on Thursday, February 26, at 1:30 p.m. at the Academy offices and online! @naspaa.bsky.social @aspanational.bsky.social Register here: napawash.org/event/standi...

Who really holds the decision-making power when states override local action, and what does that mean for communities of color? Join us on Thursday, March 5th, for "Who Decides? State Preemption, Local Power, and the Future of Health Equity." napawash.org/events/who-d...

Join the Standing Panel's discussion on where government management #reform is headed and who is shaping the agenda on Thursday, February 26, at 1:30 p.m. at the Academy offices and online! Registration: napawash.org/event/standi...

Donna Shalala and Norman Ornstein take a long look at how government is functioning now at the local, state, and particularly federal level, and make some bold #predictions about the future. #reform www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/epis...

Thank you so much to Tina Barton, #NAPAFellow Kathleen Hale, Derek Tisler, Ruby Edlin, and the @brennancenter.org for Justice for joining us on #GlobalElectionDay! #election Watch the full discussion here: napawash.org/events/globa...

Have we done enough to address the #affordability crisis? That and more on this special bonus episode of the Management Matters #podcast! Listen here: hhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/episodes/18591621

Don't have plans to celebrate Global Election Day? Join us! The Academy and the @brennancenter.org Center for Justice invite you to join them on February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a #virtual panel featuring #election administration experts. #NAPAFellow Register here: napawash.org/events/globa...

Former Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and Commerce Secretary and Governor Gary F Locke's conversation with Jennifer White of NPR's 1A is available to stream now: www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/epis... #government #finance

Don't have plans to celebrate Global Election Day? Join us! The Academy and the @brennancenter.org Center for Justice invite you to join them on February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a #virtual panel featuring #election administration experts. #NAPAFellow Register here: napawash.org/events/globa...

Check it out! A new monthly release from ASPA featuring a combo white paper and #webinar recording from our recent archive. Our first #CriticalTakeaway looks at performance audits! www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=14...

This week on the Management Matters #podcast: #Efficiency, #Oversight, and the Future of the US Government Accountability Office with #NAPAFellow @davepowner.bsky.social #GAO #publicadministration Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/epis...

LAST DAY to register for the Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service. We'll be bundling up and braving the snow to celebrate #excellence in #publicservice next Wednesday, January 28th at 6:00 p.m. Register here: napawash.org/event/elliot...

Global Election Day is February 5th! The Academy and the Brennan Center for Justice invite you to join them on February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a #virtual panel featuring #election administration experts. Register here: napawash.org/events/globa...

Next week! We look forward to seeing you to honor Janet Yellen and Gary F Locke at the Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service on Wednesday, January 28th, at the Ronald Reagan Trade Center! #publicservice hashtag Register here: napawash.org/event/elliot...

It's been a great day at Virginia Tech! Thank you for joining us for "The Future of Government Oversight." A special shoutout to the #NAPAFellows in attendance!

Thank you, #NAPAFellows Brynt Parmeter, @rogerhartley.bsky.social, Vince Micone, and moderator Barbara Sprunt, for joining us for today's Critical Conversation: The Practice Gap in Public Administration. #publicservice #highereducation @npr.org @aspanational.bsky.social

LAST DAY to register for tomorrow's timely Critical Conversation: The Practice Gap in Public Administration. Hear from Vince Micone, Byrnt Parmeter, and @rogerhartley.bsky.social, moderated by Barbara Sprunt. In-person and online! #publicservant @npr.org napawash.org/event/critic...

NEXT WEEK! Wednesday, January 14th, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Academy's offices and online for a timely Critical Conversation. #Networking @npr.org @naspaa.bsky.social @apsa.bsky.social @appam.bsky.social napawash.org/event/critic...

CollinsDictionary.com named 'Vibe coding' the 2025 word of the year, but what really is #vibecoding? #NAPAFellow Alexis B. of OpenAI is here to tell us. Are you a vibe coder after all? www.bbc.com/news/article... @cressup.bsky.social

This year, we're Celebrating Public Servants! napawash.org/caps Join us on January 28th at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate two outstanding public servants, @janetyellenstan.bsky.social and Gary Locke, at the Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Exceptional Public Service. napawash.org/event/elliot...

Registration is live for the Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Exceptional Public Service! @npr.org @naspaa.bsky.social @apsa.bsky.social @appam.bsky.social @aeacswep.bsky.social Join us January 28th, 6-9 p.m. napawash.org/event/elliot...

Cutting it really close this #holiday season? The Academy has you covered with our all-new Public Administrator's #giftguide! See something you like? Tag a loved one in the comments to send a hint!

As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to share a note of #optimism for what lies ahead with our "Stories of Service: Reflections on Purpose, Progress, and the Path Ahead" panel. #NAPA2025 #publicservice www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/epis...

There's still time to register for the event of the season! Please join us on January 28, 2026, to celebrate @secyellen.bsky.social and Governor Gary Locke for their extraordinary #publicservice. Join us! napawash.org/event/elliot...

"It’s vital we focus on our future students and workforce, as well as the valuable #research, #innovation, and #learning that happens at our academic institutions." -Academy President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood napawash.org/news/investi...

Join us for an in-depth discussion of the challenges facing state and #localgovernments as they deal with a shifting landscape of #federalgovernment support. What's happening today, tomorrow, and in the future? Check it out now! www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/epis...

In honor of America's 250th anniversary, Local Gov 250 and the National Academy of Public Administration will be recognizing 250 exceptional #publicservants—across all levels of #government. We encourage you to submit your nominations by Monday, December 15! www.localgov250.org/champions-no...

Nike is already planning for a climate-adapted America, is the government? #shorts #climatechange @ceciliwake.bsky.social of Democracy 2076 joined panelists at the 2025 Academy National Conference. Listen to the full discussion on the Management Matters #podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/epis...

New, from me: by embracing unitary executive theory, the Supreme Court is moving towards making all public employees fireable at the will of the President. This will not just hurt government competence, it will aid democratic backsliding. 🧵 donmoynihan.substack.com/p/at-will-wh...

Congratulations to Comptroller General and #NAPAFellow Gene Dodaro on his retirement! Thank you for your decades of #publicservice to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Read more at Politico: www.politico.com/news/2025/12...

This week on the #podcast! @normornstein.bsky.social @mindyromero.bsky.social @uscprice.bsky.social @sorendayton.bsky.social @ceciliwake.bsky.social @lorenraeds.bsky.social Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/epis...

#NAPAFellow Ramayya Krishnan is on the #FederalDrive with Terry Gerton to discuss how #genAI is transforming job roles and prompting critical questions about workforce strategy in government. Listen to the conversation at @federalnewsnetwork.com: federalnewsnetwork.com/podcast/fede...

#ICYMI Have shutdowns permanently damaged Congress and the budget process? That and more in this week's Management Matters #podcast episode. #shorts #shutdown #governmentshutdown @rominaboccia.bsky.social @rshriver75.bsky.social Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/epis...

Performance challenges in government aren’t new—they’ve been decades in the making. This week @govexec.bsky.social highlighted the Academy's 2017 report, “No Time to Wait: Building a Public Service for the 21st Century." #civilservants #publicservice www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

This #GivingTuesday, help strengthen the Academy for the future. As America approaches its 250th anniversary and the Academy celebrates nearly 60 years of service, your support matters more than ever. Make your investment today at www.napawash.org/donate

Join Robert Shriver of @democracyforward.org and @rominaboccia.bsky.social of the @cato.org Institute as they explore the government shutdown's root causes, economic and social impacts, and the lessons policymakers can draw to prevent future crises. #shutdown www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/epis...

Thank you so much to everyone who came out for Tuesday's Academy Crossover event with the National Academy of Social Insurance!

The Academy is pleased to announce the 2026 Board of Directors and Standing Panel Chairs. Read the official press release: napawash.org/press-releas...

Starting soon!

Today's Management Matters #podcast features a captivating discussion about the state of American #publicservice, how to retool government capacity, and where we go from here. frankfukuyama.bsky.social vanessawilliamson.bsky.social brookings.edu #NAPA2025 www.buzzsprout.com/1073332/epis...

Secure your spot today! Join the National Academy of Public Administration and the National Academy of Social Insurance for an evening of #conversation, #connection, and #winetasting on the National Academy of Social Insurance Rooftop. napawash.org/events/netwo...

A new chapter in our commitment to #democracy and #public service is here! We've joined forces with the Bridge Alliance to launch the Bridge Alliance & National Academy Fellows for Democracy and Public Service Initiative. napawash.org/bridge-allia...

Academy staff stun in new photo at 2025 National Conference. #NAPA2025

🏆 Yesterday at #NAPA2025, William Genieys was presented the 2025 Brownlow Book Award by @napawash.bsky.social for his latest book "A Government of Insiders: The People Who Made the Affordable Care Possible" (@hopkinspress.bsky.social) Find out more: www.sciencespo.fr/centre-etude...

Statement from National Academy of Public Administration President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood, on the ongoing government #shutdown #GoodGovernment

Officially #NAPAFellows! Fellows are the heart of the Academy, and we wouldn't be the Academy without you. Welcome! #NAPA2025

"Two winners of the Arthur S. #Flemming award who spoke to Government Executive emphasized the importance of agency internships as well as their own work expanding and protecting access to clean water in the U.S." - Sean Michael Newhouse #federalemployees #NAPA2025 www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

We look forward to seeing you at the National Academy of Sciences to kick off the Conference with the Arthur S. Flemming Awards on Sunday, November 2nd at 5:30 p.m. (ET). #NAPA2025 napawash.org/event/nation...

ICYMI! Last week, LeadershipConnect partnered with the Academy to host a panel on #insurance, #risk, and #communityresilience in an era of increasing uncertainty. Full recording: www.youtube.com/watch?si=TzW... #Webinar #RiskManagement #Insurance

Join us at the National Academy of Sciences building for the 2025 National Conference! This year has one of our best lineups ever. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of important sessions: Reimagining Government, Resilience By Design, and more! #NAPA2025 napawash.org/event/nation...