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The GovNavigators Show

Welcome, everyone, to the The GovNavigators Show - a government focused show that won’t make you seasick.We hope to enlighten and enliven your week with news and insightful, entertaining guests all on the topic of government management.Check out more at www.govnavigators.com

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29:24

Back on the QSMO Bandwagon: The Important Work of the...

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/09/23

The GovNavigators are joined by Andrea Sampanis, Acting Director of the Grants Quality Service Management Office (QSMO). Andrea talks about some of the challenges faced by the over 50 different grant making agencies and the work the Grants QSMO has undertaken to help improve the federal grant making process. And she shares some of the amazing work the QSMO did using human centered design to deliver real solutions that lessen the burdens on tribal grant recipients in rural and underserved area...

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28:21

Tackling the Biggest Challenge in Government:...

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/09/16

This week the GovNavigators are joined by Margot Conrad, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of Personnel Management. Margot shares some of the details of a slew of exciting new policy initiatives at OPM and how the agency is working to create tools and flexibilities that support federal agencies human capital needs. Show NotesOMB Circular A-129 UpdateOMB/OPM Memo: Improving the Federal Hiring Experience2024 Service to America Medal WinnersEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarAGA Internal Co...

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27:17

The Latest From America's Data Agency

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/09/09

Commerce Department Senior Advisor Shannon Arvizu rejoins the GovNavigators Show to share the latest on the development of the Department's new data strategy and talk about the release of its Equitable Data Playbook. Show NotesNY Times: Leaked Reports and Political Heat Are Testing Trust in Economic DataWashington Post: The CanaryEvents of the WeekSamuel J. Heyman Service to America MedalsService to the Citizen Awards

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5:15

Pop Up Episode: Labor of Love

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/09/02

The GovNavigators take a respite to celebrate Labor Day and also the first GovNavigators wedding as Robert's middle daughter got married over the holiday weekend. And they'll need the rest - Congress returns this week to an overflowing slate of to dos, there are only a few weeks left in FY24 for agencies to spend end of year funds, and a presidential transition (or one kind or another) is imminent.

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28:29

Evaluating GSA's Office of Evaluation Sciences

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/08/26

Lauren Stocker, Acting Director of GSA's Office of Evaluation Sciences stops by to talk about her interesting career path at GSA, what the Office of Evaluation Sciences does to improve government programs and why we need more of it. Oh...and she drops the bomb that she's a Houstonian! Show NotesCall for Participation: NIST-Supported Nationwide AI Red-Teaming ExerciseWSJ: Schumer Optimistic About Passing Federal AI Regulation This YearSocial Security to Simplify Disability Evaluation Pro...

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28:20

Rockin' the Boat at the PCAOB

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/08/19

FOGN Christina Ho joins the GovNavigators Show to talk about her role as a Board Member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the many nicknames she has been given, and how she has made principled stands on policy in her role on the PCAOB. Show NotesWSJ: The Auditing Industry’s Regulator Has a Vocal Critic. And She’s on Its BoardFNN: Pentagon releases key CMMC contracting rulesOMB Report to Congress on Telework and Real Property UtilizationOMB Memo: Improving the Federal H...

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27:23

Consulting the Oracle of Congress As August Recess...

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/08/05

The GovNavigators consult with the Oracle of Congress - Managing Partner and Founder of Brumidi Group Charles Cooper. Charles reviews the (small) progress made in Congress so far this year and previews the host of work left to do when it returns from the August recess. Oh - and he gives an (unpaid) shout out about how much he likes the GovNavigators! Show NotesFedRAMP Request for Comments on Program MetricsPresident's Management Agenda Quarterly UpdatesGSA Announces First OASIS+ Award Decisio...

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29:58

Holding Congress Accountable with Washington Post...

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/07/29

Washington Post reporter Liz Goodwin joins Robert and Adam to talk about her work shining a light on the U.S. Congress. Specifically Liz talks about her report opening up and analysing the data on a new House program allowing for reimbursement for living expenses while in Washington D.C. And she and Robert talk about their shared TX roots. Show NotesOMB Memo: Modernizing the Federal Risk and Authorization Management ProgramFACT SHEET: OMB Releases FedRAMP Guidance to Accelerate the Secur...

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29:58

Hearding Cats: Running HR in the House of...

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/07/22

John Salamone, Chief Human Resources Officer of the House of Representatives joins the GovNavigators Show to talk about bringing structure and resources to the 435+ offices of the U.S. House of Representatives. John shares how he fell into working in human resources and some of the exciting new programs and supports he is helping to create in the House. Show NotesOIRA: Tackling the Time TaxUpcoming EventsPSC: Artificial Intelligence Roundtable (members only)Crafting a Secure AI Framework

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28:49

The Best Dressed Man in Government Relations

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/07/15

The GovNavigators are joined this week by Tim Brennan, Vice President of Government Relations at the Professional Services Council (PSC). Robert and Adam grill Tim about dressing for the job you want, the levels of calcification of the federal bureaucracy, and the wide range of policy issues he is leading the charge on for PSC. Show NotesBiden Administration's Cybersecurity Priorities for the FY2026 BudgetPPS Center for Presidential Transition Persistently Vacany Positions ReportIRS reports c...

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29:01

Can the Government Tell the Future?

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/07/08

Robin Champ and Suzette Brooks Masters from the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance join the GovNavigators Show to talk about the importance of utilizing strategic foresight in the federal government and their efforts to create a U.S. Office of Strategic Foresight. Show NotesTMF Names New DirectorFedRAMP Emerging Technology (ET!) Prioritization Framework It was a $6.6B deal for 9 years. Then the feds reneged. Did politics play a role?Upcoming EventsACT-IAC Federal Insights Exchange: GenAI at DHS

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6:51

Pop Up Episode: Happy Independence Day!

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/07/01

Still recovering from Robert Shea's 15 minutes of fame on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the GovNavigators take a break from guests this holiday week to reflect on major Supreme Court rulings and the state of stare decisis, two major birthdays, a wedding, and the beauty of fights for independence everywhere.

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27:48

The State of Digital Identity 2024

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/06/24

Fascinating new data is out on the state of digital identity in government from the Center for Digital Government and #FOGN Jen Kerber (Senior Director for Government Affairs at Socure) and Dustin Haisler (President of e.Republic and the Center for Digital Government) join the show to talk about it. Show NotesThe State of Digital Identity in 2024CBO: An Update to the Budget and Economic Outlook: 2024 to 2034Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on Schedule FVisit Ireland

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29:47

Dustin Brown’s Impact Past and Future

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/06/17

Former OMB Executive Dustin Brown joins the GovNavigators Show to talk about his over two decades at OMB, serving for four different presidents, and why he left to help improve one of the most important federal agencies in the government - the Social Security Administration. Show NotesWhite House to host event showcasing AI’s potentialUpcoming EventsPSC Acquisition Conference

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29:59

The GovNavigators Eat Some Crow

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/06/10

We are truly grateful that Natalie Alms joined the GovNavigators Show so we could apologize in person for our egregious mistake when we identified her employer. Everyone of course knows that Natalie still works at NextGov/FCW! Tune in to hear the latest government management stories and updates from Natalie's beat.Show NotesIRS Makes Direct File PermanentHouse Passes TMF Authorization BillAgencies are on the clock to improve their digital accessibility — here’s how they’re doing so farDr Pepp...

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29:37

A Guide for Getting out of DoD's Management Quagmire

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/06/03

Defense Policy Luminary Peter Levine of the Defense Management Institute joins the GovNavigators Show to talk about his decades of work on Capitol Hill and in the belly of the beast attempting to reform and improve management practices at the Department of Defense. Show NotesLittle Guy Wins! Stuart Harrow v. Department of DefenseCheck out Tracklight IRS Direct File Here to Stay Robert Shea - Defense Department Expert! Upcoming EventsHSGAC Hearing: Steamlining the Fedeal Cybersecurity Re...

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11:43

Memorial Day Pop Up: Honoring Sacrifice and Vigilance

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/05/27

The GovNavigators skip a guest this week and record a shorter pop up episode to honor the sacrifices of those who have given their lives in defense of the United States. Robert and Adam also review some of their recent adventures and preview an upcoming guest.Show NotesBest Places to Work in Government (full list)WP's Joe Davidson: Social Security, Export-Import Bank among survey’s worst federal workplacesSign up for the GovNavigators Public Policy Updates

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28:27

Overcoming Fraud Risk Blindness

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/05/20

The GovNavigators get to the bottom of a standoff between OMB and GAO over the latest estimates of the size and scope of fraud in federal programs. Rebecca Shea at the GAO and FOGN Linda Miller, CEO of Audient Group join the GovNavigators to spill the tea about the latest in government fraud.

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28:52

Capability at the Speed of Relevance: Modernizing the...

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/05/13

Former Acting Secretary of the Army and Commissioner on the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform Commission John Whitley joins the GovNavigators to talk about his career in government and the PPBE Commission's efforts to modernize the budgeting process at DoD to suit a more modern world. Show NotesCommission on Planning., Programming, Budgeting, and Execution ReformSign up for GovNavigators Weekly Public Policy Updates

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28:52

Kicking Off Public Service Recognition Week with Max...

The GovNavigators Show ·

2024/05/06

We're kicking off Public Sector Recognition Week with the one and only Max Stier of the Partnership for Public Service. Max shares about his lifetime struggle to find other humans named Max, the potential threats to an independent, professional civil service, and the compounding effect of honoring the best in government service. Show NotesPublic Service Recognition WeekBaltimore Sun: Martin O’Malley is the commissioner Social Security needsThe G WordEventsReflections on the 10th Anniversary o...

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