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Welcome, everyone, to the The GovNavigators Show - a government focused show that won’t make you seasick. We hope to enlighten and enliven your week with news and insightful, entertaining guests all on the topic of government management.Check out more at www.govnavigators.com 

  1. 21h ago

    Nick Hart Values Public Data and You Should Too

    Who knew Jaws could come up in a conversation on data? This week, Robert and Adam sit down with Nick Hart, President and CEO of the Data Foundation to debrief their GovDATAx conference and discuss the many factors at play in the national data ecosystem. Learn what progress Nick believes has been made in the federal data sphere and hear what he thinks is still left to be done. Plus, insights on the challenges of balancing representation and data privacy, and how data is the key to fighting fraud.   Thank you Allocore for sponsoring!  Show Notes  Allocore.com Data Foundation: Website OPM: SF-86 PBS News: Patel testifies in Senate hearing, defending changes to FBI hiring standards on prostitution, bestiality PBS News: WATCH: Patel explains why FBI no longer considers bestiality an automatic hiring disqualifier America’s Pulse: Website Congress.gov: H.R.2069 - Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 White House: Congressional Bills H.R. 1276, H.R. 2069, H.R. 2196 and H.R. 5366 Signed into Law Congress: Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) Data Foundation: GovDATAx Conference Congress.gov: H.R.4174 - Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 FedScoop: A government data policy deadline is nearing. Data leaders are looking to help HHS: HHS Cracks Down on Years of Unchecked Audit Findings BFS: Do Not Pay Congress.gov: H.R.8463 - Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act Data Foundation: Data Foundation Welcomes House Passage of Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act Congress.gov: The Privacy Act of 1974: Overview and Issues for Congress ACF: Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking (CEP) Census.gov: Robert M. Groves Grants.gov: Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 Data Foundation: Datum Awards NCSES: The National Secure Data Service Demonstration Congress.gov: H.R.150 - GREAT Act Data Foundation: Data Foundation Launches Community-Led Strategy to Define a Shared Vision for America’s Data Future Data Foundation: The People’s Data 100 What’s on the GovNavigators’ radar?  September 21st – 25th   Defense Scoop’s Defense Tech Week September 22nd   ACT-IAC's Digital Transformation Summit, Reston, VA September 22nd and 23rd  AGA’s Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, D.C. September 25th   POGO and Arnold Ventures's Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act 20th Anniversary Celebration September 30th  FedRAMP Day, Arlington, VA

  2. Sep 14

    Unpacking OGR with Christian Hoehner: The Deep-Dive on Preventing Fraud

    From inside the House, it’s Christian Hoehner!   This week on the GovNavigators Show, Robert and Adam welcome their good friend Christian Hoehner, Policy Director for the Majority staff at the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Christian walks us through the committee’s expansive work, including their new legislation addressing the “dire problem” of fraud and improper payments. Plus, an inside look at the Prepayment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act, and the payoff of bipartisan cooperation.  Special thanks to our friends at Allocore for sponsoring this episode!  Show Notes  Allocore.com AP: US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks GovExec: What does 9/11 mean for young public servants who hardly remember it? PBS: Anthropic researcher's resignation sends warning about the dangers of AI development WSJ: Congress Is Suddenly Waking Up to the AI Doomsday Threat GSA: GSA Expands OneGov AI Offerings with Discounted, Consumption-Based Access to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Politico: Viral AI researcher’s warning ‘scary as hell,’ Cruz says The British Museum: The Bayeux Tapestry GAO: Payment Integrity GAO: Fraud Risk Management House Oversight: Chairman Comer: Congress Must Stop Fraud to Protect Taxpayers House Oversight: House Passes 11 Oversight Committee Bills to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs Congress.gov: Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 Congress.gov: Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act Bureau of the Fiscal Service: Do Not Pay DOJ: Privacy Act Data Foundation: Data Foundation Endorses Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act Ahead of Markup Data Foundation: Data Foundation Welcomes House Passage of Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act Congress.gov: Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act Congress.gov: Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act What’s on the GovNavigators’ radar?  September 14th  Socure Fraud Briefing on Capitol Hill September 15th   The Data Foundation’s govDATAx, George Washington University National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) Lunch for John Bernard, America’s Pulse  Senator Lankford and Senator Hassan’s Roundtable on Executive-Legislative Relations

  3. Sep 7

    Pop-Up Episode: Labor Day Special

    Happy Labor Day!   On this pop-up episode, Robert and Adam wish a happy holiday to all, with a special shoutout to our federal workforce. Plus, some quick updates from Congress and upcoming events to tie you over through the long weekend.  Show Notes:  Allocore.com Federal News Network: House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election Bloomberg Government: House Cancels Two September Session Weeks Ahead of Midterms  What’s on the GovNavigators’ radar?  September 9th   GovNavigators Policy Wonk Happy Hour, benefiting the Senior Executives Association, The Exchange, Washington D.C., 5-7 PM September 15th   The Data Foundation’s govDATAx Conference, George Washington University

  4. Aug 31

    Advancing Audit with Christina Ho

    Christina Ho knows some people would describe audit as “painful,” so what if there was a way to make it “faster, better, and cheaper?”  In this episode, Robert and Adam sit down with Christina Ho, former PCAOB Board Member and Chief Assurance Officer at Oath to discuss her new project using AI to improve the auditing process by testing 100% of transactions. Plus, learn about her vision for a “whole new category” of independent verification, and how the current view of audit as a compliance exercise is not producing the value it is intended to.  Thanks to our sponsors at Allocore!  Show Notes:  Allocore.com Variety: Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80 The Washington Post: Red Tape Newsletter Piece Treasury: Treasury Announces the Quantum-Readiness Task Force DOJ: Department of Justice Announces Launch of National Fraud Detection Center to Combat Fraud Against Taxpayer-Funded Programs FedScoop: Draft OMB memo mandates agency use of Login.gov on government websites Federal CDO Council: DCAT-US v3.0 Schema Implementation Guide WSJ: Former Audit Regulator Helps Set Up Accounting Firm Targeting 80% Automation PCAOB: Christina Ho Oath Verified: oathverified.com HHS: HHS Cracks Down on Years of Unchecked Audit Findings OMB: M-25-30 OMB: Accelerating Federal Use of AI through Innovation, Governance, and Public Trust OMB: Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government  What’s on the GovNavigators’ radar?  August 31st   The House is back in session September 9th   GovNavigators and Senior Executives Association Policy Wonk Happy Hour, The Exchange, Washington D.C., 5-7 PM September 14th   The Senate is back in session September 15th   The Data Foundation’s govDATAx, George Washington University

  5. Aug 24

    Breaking Down the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with the National Apartment Association

    Congress passed a major bipartisan housing bill, and Robert has three daughters renting apartments, so this one is personal. This week, Robert and Adam are joined by Nicole Upano, AVP of Housing Policy and Regulatory Affairs, and George Ratiu, VP of Research, both at the National Apartment Association, to unpack what the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act does for Americans everywhere, and what comes next. From single-stairway buildings and inspection parity to opportunity zone updates, manufactured housing reform, and the role of private capital, they walk through a once-in-a-generation piece of legislation, and what implementation looks like across Treasury, HUD, FHFA, USDA, and beyond. They also flag what didn't make it in, and why the real work is just beginning. Thank you to Allocore for sponsoring this episode. Show Notes: NAA: Road to Housing Live Resources PageCongress: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644)Senate Banking Committee: Myth vs. Fact: ROAD to Housing ActWhite House: Statement of Administration Policy — H.R. 6644Treasury: Debt to the PennyPolitico: AI Slop Is Flooding Congress's Legislative Drafting OfficeEvents on the GovNavigators' Radar: August 26-27th: AFCEA INSA National Security Summit — Bethesda, MDAugust 27th: Merit Talks: Generative AI and the New Federal WorkflowSeptember 15th: Data Foundation GovDataX: George Washington University

  6. Aug 17

    John Bernard Takes America’s Pulse: Building a Direct Line Between Citizens and Their Elected Officials

    Special thanks to Allocore for supporting this episode.  Ensuring politicians remain accountable to those who vote for them is no easy feat, but our guest this episode may have the solution. On this episode of the GovNavigators Show, Robert and Adam try not to have too much fun talking with John Bernard, Founder, President, and CEO of America’s Pulse, as he takes us through his project to measure state performance and connect citizens’ priorities directly to their elected officials. Plus, learn how America’s Pulse is building a direct-input democracy that extends beyond elections, and how you can use it to make your voice heard.  Show Notes  Allocore.com Washington Post: Divers recover a bottle of Guinness from a 162-year-old shipwreck OMB: TikTok Memo M-26-17 White House: Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime Nextgov/FCW: Palantir calls on GSA to withdraw draft AI acquisition rule Washington Technology: Palantir’s no-bid pipeline just got bigger Treasury: FinCEN Permanently Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for Millions of Small Business Owners Amazon: Government That Works: The Results Revolution in the States Amazon: Business at the Speed of Now  America’s Pulse: Americaspulse.org Harvard University: The 3.5% rule What’s on the GovNavigators’ radar?   August 20th   AWS and Carahsoft Missions Made Possible: A FedTech Innovation Summit, Arlington, VA August 24th   A Hole in One with ACT-IAC, Leesburg, VA August 26th-27th   AFCEA and INSA’s 2026 Intelligence and National Security Summit, Bethesda, MD August 27th   The MeriTalk Mission Room on Agentic AI and the New Federal Workflow, Washington, D.C. August 27th   Potomac Officers Club 2026 Navy Summit, Falls Church, VA

  7. Aug 10

    Shelby Pierson Lifts the Veil: An Unclassified Chat About the Tech Powering National Security

    Thank you to Allocore for supporting this week's episode of the GovNavigators Show. Are we all clear on opsec? This week, Robert and Adam are getting (almost) all the details on how the latest technologies are rewriting the rules of national security. Shelby Pierson, retired national security official and the newest member of the GovNavigators Network, talks us through her longtime career spanning across the CIA, NRO, NGA, and ODNI, and unpacks the real work behind the romantic Hollywood version of the Intelligence Community. Now, as a consultant, she is bringing her unique expertise and skill set to organizations looking to revolutionize the important work done in supporting of our warfighter. Show Notes: Allocore.comFederal News Network: VA's Cloud Security Memo FedRAMP: 20X InitiativeFederal News Network: OMB Revamps Cyber Event Logging Requirements (M-26-14)Supreme Court: Margolin v. National Association of Immigration JudgesWashington Post: VP Vance's Op-EdEvents on the GovNavigators' Radar August 9-12: DoDIIS 2026August 9-11: XChange August 2026August 20: Missions Made Possible Fed Tech Innovation Summit

  8. Aug 3

    Lauren Lombardo Recodes America

    This week on the GovNavigators Show, Robert and Adam welcome Lauren Lombardo, Policy Director for Recoding America, to discuss her work driving collaborative and coordinated government management policy reform. Lauren walks us through how working on campaigns at 13 years old sparked an early interest in public service, and describes her professional path working as a data scientist in the private sector before pivoting to use her technology background as a staffer in Congress. She dives into her work with the Recoding America fund, building connections with think tanks and individuals passionate about government management reform, developing the narrative surrounding these issues, and administering grants to organizations doing policy development and advocacy work in the government management sphere. Plus, learn why Lauren believes problems attributed to technology in government often stem much deeper, and why bipartisanism is necessary for real policy change.   Show Notes  Allocore: allocore.com  New York Times: Accept Your Fate. Don’t Wear Shorts to the Office.   Congress.gov: House C.R.  The Hill: House passes reconciliation framework for Pentagon boost, voting restrictions  House Armed Services Committee: FY27 NDAA Resources  GSA: OneGov CORUS partnership  FedScoop: VA won’t require existing FedRAMP certification for cloud contracts  VA: FedRAMP memo  Nextgov/FCW: After Hugging Face breach, FedRAMP chief tells slow-to-patch vendors to stay out of government  Recoding America Fund: recodingamerica.org  HSGAC: Testimony of Anthony Fauci  C-SPAN: Dr. Anthony Fauci Testifies on Origins of COVID-19 Pandemic  The Washington Post: Rand Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt after he declines to answer questions    What’s on the GovNavigators’ Radar?  August 4th  TheXchange August Workshop on NASA's SEWP VI, Reston, VA August 5th   HSGAC Business Meeting, Washington, D.C. August 5th-6th   The 14th Annual Border Security and Intelligence Summit, Washington, D.C.

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Welcome, everyone, to the The GovNavigators Show - a government focused show that won’t make you seasick. We hope to enlighten and enliven your week with news and insightful, entertaining guests all on the topic of government management.Check out more at www.govnavigators.com 

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    Adam
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    183
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