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The Five Initatives
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Competitive Sourcing -
Competitive Sourcing Best Practices (Update to FAC Manager's Guide)
March 1, 2004 -- This update to the Federal Acquisition Council Manager's Guide provides a compilation of
basic facts, sources, and aids to help agency managers gain a high level understanding of the competitive sourcing
process and its requirements. 
Steady Progress
February 5, 2004 -
"The most recent scorecards indicate that the majority of PMA agencies are on course in their
efforts to improve commercial operations through the use of competition. Agencies are focused
on achieving a better return for the taxpayer dollar and identifying the public or private source
that can best bring about this result."
Reasoned
and Responsible Public-Private Competition
November 14, 2003 -
"When the PMA was first announced, few, if any, agencies other than the Department of Defense (DOD) had a significant history of using competitive sourcing. As a result, in the past, most in-house providers of commercial services were not motivated to improve their organizations as they likely would have been if faced with competition. Today, the picture is far different. Civilian agencies across government are positioning themselves to improve many of their day-to-day operations through the strategic application of public-private competition. Of particular importance, agencies are taking steps to ensure sound planning and effective use of competitive sourcing."
The President
Intends to Nominate Safavian as New OFPP Administrator
November 3, 2003- The President intends to nominate David Hossein Safavian, of Michigan, to be Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President. Mr. Safavian currently serves as Chief of Staff for the General Services Administration in Washington, D.C.
What You
Always Wanted to Know About the New OMB Circular A-76, but Were Too Confused to Ask
October 2, 2003- Frequently asked questions about the new A-76
Circular and the President's Competitive Sourcing Initiative.
Manager's Guide
to Competitive Sourcing
September, 2003- This guide is a compilation of facts, sources,
and aids
to help you understand the Competitive Sourcing process and its
requirements. It is not the definitive source on the subject numerous
resources are readily available. The Federal Acquisition Council's
objective is not to duplicate those resources, but to enhance and support
agency efforts.
Supplement to July OMB Report on the President's Competitive Sourcing Initiative
September, 2003- This supplement to the July OMB report provides
additional information on agency competitive sourcing actions, including a
government workforce summary and competition plan profile for agencies
tracked under the PMA. This supplement also reviews how recent changes to
OMB's Circular A-76 (which provides guidance on the use of public-private
competition) promotes more accountable and results-oriented actions.
Angela Styles Addresses Concerns About Competitive Sourcing
With the recent release of the new A-76 Circular, some federal employees have expressed concerns about the Competitive Sourcing Initiative. In this video Angela Styles, Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, addresses some of these issues.
Video
New OMB Report Updates Plans for Carrying out the President's Competitive Sourcing Initiative - July 25, 2003
Examples of Progress - May 1, 2003
Revising Circular A-76 - February 21, 2003
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - December 1, 2002
The Process Isn't Pretty, But Savings Can Be Dramatic - September 1, 2002
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Improving Financial Performance - Linda Springer
Making Headlines
February 5, 2004 -
"Financial management continues to make the headlines. And for good reason - people care about
their investments. The American citizen is no exception. Taxpayers need to know that their
government's finances aren't being wasted - that the right programs are being funded at the right
levels. Are the accounting books in order? Do we know what it costs to perform our activities?
Are our processes efficient? Can we get accurate financial information to government decision
makers when they need it? Effective financial managers can answer these questions. And first
class financial management organizations can answer them positively. The Improved Financial
Performance initiative of the President's Management Agenda is helping Federal Government financial
managers to do just that."
Eight Agencies Meet Combined Performance and Accountability Report Deadline
November 21, 2003 - "Agencies continued their steady progress toward achieving requirements of the Financial Performance initiative during the fourth quarter of 2003. While there were no status improvements, this quarter's progress forms the basis for a positive outlook for future score upgrades."
Linda Springer and EPA Employees Discuss Lessons Learned from Getting to Green
November 12, 2003 - In this video Linda Springer moderates a roundtable discussion with the EPA team that successfully took the agency's Financial Performance score to green. The group discusses best practices, barriers to success, and how getting to green effected their experience at EPA.
Linda Springer and Samuel Mok (CFO, Labor) Discuss Quarterly Financial Reporting
Linda Springer describes the advent of interim financial reporting as part of the Improved Financial Performance Initiative and asks Samuel Mok about how it effects his job as Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Labor.
Video
Green! - July 25, 2003
Improved Progress Ratings - May 1, 2003
2002: Steadily Improving Financial Performance - February 21, 2003
The Scorecard, Financial Management Systems, and Erroneous Payments - December 1, 2002
Producing Better Financial Information - September 1, 2002
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Budget & Performance Integration - Robert Shea
And the Ratings Continue . . .
February 5, 2004 - "The Administration has just concluded its second year of rigorous program evaluation, and the
President's FY 2005 Budget reflects impressive growth in the extent to which performance is a
factor in budget decision making and program management."
Using the PART
October, 2003 - See examples of how OMB and Departments and Agencies are using the PART to inform their budget decisions.
Managing for Results - November 14, 2003
The PART, in Scotland? - July 25, 2003
Hitting Our Pace - May 1, 2003
Moving Forward With the Program Assessment Rating Tool - February 21, 2003
Implementing the Performance Assessment Rating Tool - December 1, 2002
"Getting to Green" by Making Performance Count - September 1, 2002
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