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Federal Drive interviews – June 25

The Performance Institute's Ted Kniker discusses how agencies can take a cue from science to prove programs are actually working. And the Partnership for Public...

Federal News Network Staff

June 25, 2012 9:10 am

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Today’s guests:

Ted Kniker — Executive Director, The Performance Institute

The White House is calling on agencies to prove programs actually work. The Office of Management and Budget says it wants to see “rigorous evaluation” reflected in agencies’ budget requests. But what does that mean, exactly? Kniker says agencies are taking a cue from science and using randomized control trials.

John Palguta — Vice President for Policy, Partnership for Public Service

More and more agencies are warning that any further cuts to their workforce will mean they will not be able to keep up with their workloads. And yet — as Congress and the president both look to cut the deficit — budgets will most likely keep shrinking. Palguta said he has heard from agencies about how they are working in this new reality and still delivering on their missions.

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