So excited that #PATimes Summer 2026 magazine edition featured a lengthy piece via Juliette Kayyem and the speech she gave at #ASPA2026. Check it out here: online.fliphtml5.com...
John R Bartle
@johnrbartle.bsky.social
President of the American Society for Public Administration, distinguished professor of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Our #PATimes Summer 2026 edition featured a center story focusing on the 2025 LA wildfires. Thanks go to several of our Sections and SMEs for their valued contributions. online.fliphtml5.com...
#Motivation "It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness." - Confucius, Chinese Thinker and Social Philosopher
Our next #webinar is tomorrow! Join #ASPACAP at 1 p.m. ET for a discussion about performance management that goes beyond KPIs. More info and to register: www.aspanet.org/webi...
We've launched our summer #webinar series looking at AI/Digitization in Gov! If you missed the opening event on Tuesday, check out upcoming episodes in July and August and make the most of this expertise! more info: www.aspanet.org/webi...
My latest publication! With Phil Joyce and Marilyn Rubin.
Public Administration@journalpa.bsky.social · 5mo ago"Social Equity Practices in Public Financial Management: A Conceptual Review and Proposed Reforms" by @johnrbartle.bsky.social, Phillip Joyce & Marilyn Rubin outlines how Public Financial Management research and practice can advance social equity in theory & practice. doi.org/10.1111%2Fpa...
Time flies! The #ASPA2026 Call for Proposals window is closing in just one week! All proposals due by midnight (eastern time) on Sept 19! Start finalizing yours today! www.aspanet.org/annu...
Interested in the executive branch, executive orders and other presidential powers? Join us this Thursday, 6/26, for a new #webinar looking at Daniel Gitterman's book. Register: www.aspanet.org/webi...
Open studios Mother’s Day weekend. The official event is Friday and Saturday. Several studios, including mine, will be open Sunday afternoon.
Excited to announce the release of issue 2(1)! We will highlight the articles and book reviews in this issue over the next few days! publicfinance.org/index.php/pf...
Now on #PATimes: Water is Cheap, But Infrastructure is Expensive By Savanna Batson patimes.org/water-is...
Water is Cheap, But Infrastructure is Expensive - PA TIMES Online
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Savanna BatsonMarch 14, 2025 Water is cheap; water infrastructure, however, is expensive. That’s often the most succinct explanation available to ratepayers when their local government and community leaders seek approval to raise the rates […]
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4 days 'til #ASPA 2025 - 4 plenary lectures mean 4 opportunities to hear about the most current trends in PA! Join us each day for these special addresses! (Hint: Flag them in the app for your personal schedule and never be late!) www.aspanet.org/annu...
8 days 'til #ASPA2025! Did you miss yesterday's announcement? Former IG Mark Greenblatt will be joining us for a very special session discussing the role of oversight in government. We'll see you there! www.aspanet.org/Conf...
7 days 'til #ASPA2025 - have you downloaded our app yet? That's the best place to find all the details about the conference. We're still updating and tweaking, so look for more enhancements coming in the next few days! aspa.mosaic-mobile.n...
10 days 'til #ASPA2025! Students! Are you ready for a day of professional development? Join us next Friday, 3/28 (in person) for an all-day career development day - what a great way to start your conference experience! www.aspanet.org/Conf...
Today's edition of our news digest, Federal Workforce in Turmoil, is available. We're tracking current events related to the ongoing changes to the federal workforce so you don't have to - in your inbox or via the link below. www.icontact-archive...
#Motivation "Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation." - Margaret Chase Smith, Former U.S. Senator
How does DOGE fit in the annuals of US Federal Government Reform efforts since WWII? Here’s a piece that Mark Abramson and I coauthored for The Ripon Forum’s latest issue (short answer: it doesn’t!). bit.ly/41hnfKH
A Brief History of Government Reform | The Ripon Society
There have been more than 15 attempts to reform the U.S. government since the early 1900s. Are the lessons of these past efforts even relevant in this age o ...
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Just the right message, just the right time.
ASPANational@aspanational.bsky.social · 2y agoASPA calls on its members and partners to remain steadfast and firm in their calling to public service and their commitment to serve the greater good. Find our statement on our website: www.aspanet.org/ASPA/About-A...
Are you looking to have a better understanding of how to integrate equity into budgeting practices? Read "Social Equity in Budgeting: A Roadmap for Practitioners" by John Bartle & Marilyn Marks Rubin. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...
