Magazine

Government Executive Vol. 37 No.17

October 1, 2005

Service to America Medals
Celebrating nine men and women whose stories highlight the pride of public service.

FEATURES

Calling In The Cavalry
It was America's biggest disaster since Sept. 11, 2001. So where was the military after Katrina?
By Katherine McIntire Peters and Jason Vest
FEMA's Decline
Once the poster child for transformation and efficiency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's slow slide from grace left it weak and ill-prepared for Katrina.
By Justin Rood

Identity Crisis
Senior managers worry about GSA's future after reorganization. By Kimberly Palmer
Inspiring Reform
Leaders eyeing big changes should reach out to their supporters. By Kimberly Palmer
Leadership Profile
Master Shopper
Leadership Profile John Ely is out to change spending behavior. By Amelia Gruber

Management Matters
Impossible Goals
Despite the odds against closing the books in 45 days, financial managers hit the mark. By Brian Friel
Political World
Caught in the Crosswind
Will Hurricane Katrina shake up elections in her aftermath? By Charles Mahtesian
Viewpoint
Shedding Light
Annual reports must include the bad with the good to be effective. By Patrick Pizzella
Viewpoint
Baghdad's Lessons for New Orleans
Contracting is vital to recovery, and it shouldn't be hobbled by politics. By Stan Soloway

Editor's Notebook
How much should government do post-Katrina?
Letters
The Buzz
Disaster dollars, Corps of Engineers ouster and buying boost.
Outlook
The cautionary tale of a legendary hurricane and flood forecaster. By Tom Shoop

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