Review of the Organizational Management at the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General (posted 05/07/09)
U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General
The Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General (DoC OIG) has engaged the National Academy of Public Administration to conduct an organizational analysis, identifying areas to address in their subsequent strategic plan. The intent of the project is to identify current staffing issues within the office, gaps in optimal performance, and issues for the management team to address in its subsequent plans and performance monitoring.
The 65 day organization analysis will result in a report of issues that will set the stage for a DoC OIG senior team strategic planning session. Optional tasks may be exercised to facilitate that session, as well as develop a performance measurement framework. The National Academy is partnering on this project with an external facilitator to support the optional tasks.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Commerce has endured a difficult period of disruption. With new leadership at the top and restructuring plans anticipated, the IG is well positioned to influence the culture, values and performance of the office and the Department. The new leaders aim to build a shared cultural foundation that promotes accountability and measurable results.
The OIG seeks to engage an independent party to conduct an organizational assessment addressing its key internal functions, reporting structures, communication flows, and performance metrics. The OIG leadership team also seeks support in establishing a clear strategy, objectives and performance measure system for the organization. This work is the beginning of the process of transforming the organizational culture to one focused on accountability and results.
Leslie Day
The Academy has appointed the following individuals to a Panel to oversee and direct the study. The public may send comments on the composition of the panel for a period of seven (7) days after the posted date to cepley@napawash.org.
Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Chair* - Former positions with U.S. Department of Transportation: Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer, Acting Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs/Chief Financial Officer; Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs. Former positions with U.S. General Accounting Office: Director of Transportation Issues; Associate Director of Transportation Issues; Assistant Director; Management Analyst; Presidential Management Intern. Former Senior Budget Examiner, U.S. Office of Management and Budget; Policy Analyst/Presidential Management Intern, Federal Emergency Management Agency; Analyst, Public Policy Research Organization, University of California, Irvine; Educational Consultant, Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Newport Beach, California.
Nanette M. Blandin* - President, The Nexus Institute. Former positions with Center for Public Policy Education, The Brookings Institution: Vice President and Director, Acting Director, Senior Staff Member. Former Director, Division of Program and Policy Assessment, and Special Assistant to the Inspector General, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Labor; Budget Examiner, National Security and International Affairs Division, and Management Analyst, Executive Development and Labor Relations Division, U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
John M. Kamensky* - Associate Partner, IBM Global Business Services; Senior Fellow, IBM Center for the Business of Government. Former Deputy Director, National Partnership for Reinventing Government; Assistant Director, U.S. Governmental Accountability Office; Staff, Texas Constitutional Convention; Staff, Texas House of Representatives.
Harold I. Steinberg* - Technical Director, Federal, State and Local Government Performance Reporting Programs, Association of Government Accountants. Former Deputy Controller/Acting Controller, Office of Federal Financial Management; Member, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board; Partner-in-Charge, Federal Government Practice, KPMG; Associate Director for Management, U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
* Academy Fellow
Meeting 1: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 9:00 am (Meeting open)
For further information, contact Caroline Epley at (202) 204-3635, or at cepley@napawash.org.
When a project is completed and the report or other produce is issued, the project would be removed from the current projects listing.
A key event requiring considerable change is the first Panel meeting. There should be some sort of a flag that calls attention to the need for a change when that date has passed.
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