Lease Facilities
Utilize a cost comparison across all government agencies on leased facilities and eliminate those leases that do not provide the best benefit for the dollar.
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This idea is active.Ideas to Make Other Parts of Government More Efficient and Effective »Furniture Auctions
Perform a review and appraisal of government property for auction. Recently my organization sold over $10,000 worth of equipment for $200. This should never happen. Who is responsible for determining that the government is getting a good price for these items? Some government offices have items and paintings that may be valuable and classified as antiques. We need a better system to determine the value of items prior ...more »
Add your comment for Idea: Furniture AuctionsPerform a review and appraisal of government property for auction. Recently my organization sold over $10,000 worth of equipment for $200. This should never happen. Who is responsible for determining that the government is getting a good price for these items? Some government offices have items and paintings that may be valuable and classified as antiques. We need a better system to determine the value of items prior to auction.
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This idea is active.Ideas to Make Other Parts of Government More Efficient and Effective »Better Manager
The government needs a more effecient way to determine if managers are qualified. Most managers are appointed because they are friends with the previous manager and this allow incompetence to continue. Rarely are managers chosen based on their capability to perform their assigned positions. More efficient and effective managers lead to better organizational management. Review top level managers to make sure they meet ...more »
9 comments for Idea: Better ManagerThe government needs a more effecient way to determine if managers are qualified. Most managers are appointed because they are friends with the previous manager and this allow incompetence to continue. Rarely are managers chosen based on their capability to perform their assigned positions. More efficient and effective managers lead to better organizational management. Review top level managers to make sure they meet the minimum qualifications needed to perform the position.
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This idea is active.Ideas to Make Other Parts of Government More Efficient and Effective »Audit Federal Grants
Better auditing of Federal Grant Funding is sorely needed. Several entities that are receiving grants, including educational institutions, states, and local governments are utilizing funds to subsidize business enterprises for friends and relatives. We also have poor monitoring of Federal Grants and people who report abuse are shunned at work and made to feel like they have done something wrong. Develop a means for ...more »
Add your comment for Idea: Audit Federal GrantsBetter auditing of Federal Grant Funding is sorely needed. Several entities that are receiving grants, including educational institutions, states, and local governments are utilizing funds to subsidize business enterprises for friends and relatives. We also have poor monitoring of Federal Grants and people who report abuse are shunned at work and made to feel like they have done something wrong. Develop a means for grant workers to report this abuse outside of their chain of command. Do more to protect those who are interested in protecting the government's integrity.
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This idea is active.Ideas to Make Other Parts of Government More Efficient and Effective »Review Travel Expenses
6 comments for Idea: Review Travel ExpensesFlag all GOV Trips travel in excess of $6,000 annually and review for possible cost savings. Reviewing of these expenses will point out ineffective management and preferential treatment of certain employees. Most travel is allocated based on non business related decisions. By performing an independent flagging and review this can be determined and cost of travel can be reduced.
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This idea is active.Ideas to Make Other Parts of Government More Efficient and Effective »Reduce Travel
Currently in IRS we have territories that are divided by states. Reorganize territories into clusters that are comprised of a 250 mile radius thereby cutting travel cost for employees. This can be utilized throughout the government. Territory Managers would manage areas not greater than 500 miles from their location. Also allow staff members to voluteer to work at facilities close to home. This will also reduce the ...more »
2 comments for Idea: Reduce TravelCurrently in IRS we have territories that are divided by states. Reorganize territories into clusters that are comprised of a 250 mile radius thereby cutting travel cost for employees. This can be utilized throughout the government. Territory Managers would manage areas not greater than 500 miles from their location. Also allow staff members to voluteer to work at facilities close to home. This will also reduce the need for DOT transportation subsidy vouchers.
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