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100th Episode Special: Government Efficiency with Allison Brigati & Dan Heckman
This week, the GovNavigators welcome Allison Brigati, former Deputy Administrator of the General Services Administration, and Daniel Heckman, CEO of MSI Consulting, to share lessons learned from the first Trump administration’s push for government efficiency. They discuss overcoming resistance to change, and harnessing automation and AI to modernize government functions. Additionally, they reflect on how these strategies could shape current reform efforts as we enter Trump’s second term.Show NotesPresident's Management Agenda: Trump Administration(2018), Cap Goal 6 Pg. 32Events on the GovNavigators' RadarMarch 24: FedRAMP 2025 Discussion with Pete Waterman March 26-28: Coleridge Initiative's Annual ConveningMarch 28: NAPA’s Standing Panel on Executive Organization and Management
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Ed Amorosi: “Well-Nigh Irrefragable Proof” and the Legal Battles Ahead
Ed Amorosi, partner at Haynes Boone, joins the GovNavigators this week to discuss the legal battles over executive orders, personnel dismissals, and contract cancellations. He unpacks the jurisdictional disputes complicating these cases, their broader implications, and the upcoming court decisions that could set major precedents—including long-awaited clarity on the Impoundment Act.Happy St. Patrick's Day!Show NotesExecutive Order 14222: Federal agencies review all federal contracts & grantsExecutive Order 14151: Eliminating DEI ProgramsNIH: Indirect Cost Rates: Supplemental guidance "Well-nigh irrefragable proof:" The high standard for showing bad faith by a government official in terminating a contract for convenienceEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarMarch 19: ACT-IAC's Emerging Tech Demo DayMarch 20: AWS’ Federal Forum
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Diving into the GAO High-Risk List with GAO's Nikki Clowers
This week, the GovNavigators welcome Nikki Clowers, Managing Director of the Office of Congressional Relations at GAO, to explore the vital role GAO plays in supporting oversight on Capitol Hill. She breaks down the GAO High Risk List—why it matters, how it guides government reform, and what it reveals about agencies in need of transformation. Show NotesGAO: High-Risk ReportTrump's Joint Address to Congress: Key HighlightsEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarMarch 11: The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing: Moving from Recovery to Prevention of Improper Payments and Fraud March 13: FedScoop’s Federal Forum March 12: ACT-IAC's Federal Tech Market UpdateMarch 19: ACT-IAC's Emerging Tech Demo Day
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Betsy Beaumon: Shaking Up Social Security—Silicon Valley Style
From Silicon Valley to just north of Capitol Hill, Betsy Beaumon joins the GovNavigators Show to share how she brought tech-driven transformation to the Social Security Administration. She reflects on her personal connection to SSA’s mission, the creation of the Office of Transformation, and the major strides made in improving security, operations, and customer experience.Show NotesGAO: High-Risk ReportDOGE EO: Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Cost Efficiency Initiative Events on the GovNavigators' RadarMarch 4: The President addresses a Joint Session of Congress at 9:00 p.m. ETMarch 12: ACT-IAC's Federal Tech Market Update March 19: ACT-IAC's Emerging Tech Demo Day
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A Conversation with Kelly Morrison: Driving Government Efficiency with Data
This week, The GovNavigators welcomes one of our favorite guests, Kelly Morrison, Senior Vice President at HumanTouch. With a distinguished 16-year tenure in the federal government she shares insights from her federal service and explores how data management and modernization can drive efficiency within DOGE's mission. Show NotesPresidential Actions: Radical Transparency about Wasteful Spending Ensuring Accountability for all Agencies Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy Ensuring Lawful Governance-DOGE Initiative OPM Memos: Amendment to Temporary Transitional Senior Executive Service Appointment Authorities Events on the GovNavigators' RadarFebruary 25: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Hearing on GAO’s High-Risk List. March 12 : ACT-IAC's Federal Tech Market Update March 19: ACT-IAC's Emerging Tech Demo Day
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