One of the most potent ways in which cities, counties and states can fight against the sad absence of trust in government is through the audit function and there has never been a time within memory when creating trust in government has been such a challenge. Yet, there is a perennial threat to their independence, which is the bedrock of the auditors’ standing in government and their ability to serve the residents of their entities. It...

ASPA's Annual Conference is the premier event of the discipline, taking place each spring as it brings together a cross-section of public administration including public servants, nonprofit professionals, researchers, scholars, students and more. We were delighted to hold the 2022 Annual Conference in person this past spring and know our attendees were gratified to see their friends and colleagues after such a long pandemic quarantine. We als...

This year's Annual Conference will include plenary speeches and discussions from some of the most prominent names in public administration—on topics that are all very important right now. Click here to view more details! Taking place in person in Jacksonville, Florida, the 2022 Annual Conference will feature five days of content including more than 130 panels across seven tracks, Chapter and Section events, symposia, workshops and more....