The report summarizes a March 28 Summit on Transforming State Governments from the Inside Out, which was jointly sponsored by seven associations that form the Alliance to Transform State Government Operations (Alliance).
The Alliance’s challenge during the March 28 summit was to identify entirely new paths for making state government more efficient, high performing and responsive to citizens. Four areas for potential transformation were identified by the Alliance prior to the one-day summit:
Human Capital/Workforce of the Future
Consolidation/Optimization/ Rationalization
Enterprise Management
Business/Data Analytics and Predictive Analysis
After an overview of each focus area, facilitated discussions revolved around various ‘enablers’ for transformation — that is, factors that could be leveraged to help transformation occur — as well as ‘barriers.’ Each section concluded with a broad framework of actions that could be taken to create transformation.
Discussion during the March 28 summit focused on recruitment, retention and training of millennials; how to harness the explosion of data that has occurred since 1960; how to consolidate, optimize and rationalize operations to meet budget constraints and best use the skills of the incoming generation; and how to manage the “business of government” as it happens, which ties into using data in a real-time speed.
Members of the Alliance are the Association of Government Accountants (AGA), the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO), National Association of State Auditors Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT), National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA), National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), National Association of State Personnel Executives (NASPE), and the National Association of State Procurements Officials (NASPO).
AGA Executive Director Relmond P. Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, stated, “The Alliance was formed to forge a partnership among leaders who are responsible for running state government itself. We believe that state officials responsible for the internal operations of government are in a uniquely powerful position to transform the future of public service delivery.”
Participants, on behalf of their respective associations, expressed eagerness to continue working together as an alliance on the four areas of transformation. They wanted to make sure the results of their work at the summit are shared with the members of their respective associations more broadly — starting with annual meetings and continuing with other activities such as educational webinars and special events. The Alliance’s first webinar – Best Practices for Addressing Today’s Human Capital Challenges – was conducted on June 25. View the webinar | Read the report
The Alliance summit was supported by Accenture, Deloitte, Oracle and VISA. The Alliance seeks to engage a broad-cross section of operational professionals in identifying pathways to transforming government. The Alliance is comprised of state officials responsible for the technology, financial management, services and human resources required to manage the government. These functional areas (and the supporting systems) are the lifeblood of governments and, collectively, are the engine of government performance.
About AGA: AGA is the member organization for financial professionals in government. We lead and encourage change that benefits our field and all citizens. Our networking events, professional certification, publications and ongoing education help members build their skills and advance their careers.
About NASBO: For over 60 years, NASBO has been the professional membership organization for state budget and finance officers. As the chief financial advisors to our nation’s governors, NASBO members are influential decision makers in state government. NASBO is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization located in Washington, D.C.
About NASCA: NASCA represents state chief administrators – public officials in charge of departments that provide support services to other state agencies. NASCA provides a forum to exchange information and learn new ideas from each other and private partners.
About NASACT: NASACT is the professional organization for officials who have been elected or appointed to the offices of state auditor, state comptroller or state treasurer.
About NASCIO: NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information technology executives from the states, territories and the District of Columbia. NASCIO fosters government excellence through quality business practices, information management and technology policy.
About NASPE: NASPE provides a national leadership forum to advance state government human resources through the exchange of best practices, strategies and solutions. Primary members of the association are the states’ chief human resource management executive in the 50 state governments.
About NASPO: NASPO is a non-profit association dedicated to strengthening the procurement community through education, research, and communication. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of the United States.
Contacts
Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
Jennifer I. Curtin, MPA
Director of Public Affairs
410-430-1785
