Management Agenda for the Presidential and Congressional Transition: Develop and Manage Information Technology to Meet the Government's Needs

GAO's Management Agenda is a streamlined tool for new leaders to quickly learn about critical management challenges and risks facing the federal government and the actions needed to address those challenges. Eight management challenges are highlighted in the Management Agenda:

• Manage Finances to Improve the Nation's Fiscal Condition

• Manage Acquisitions to Maximize Cost Savings and Performance

• Develop and Manage Information Technology to Meet the Government's Needs
  Advances in information technology (IT) change the way agencies do business. Managing this technological change government-wide poses a number of challenges for the incoming Congress and Administration, specifically in acquiring and operating these systems. See additional materials for more information.

• Strengthen Cybersecurity Over Sensitive Data and Protect Critical Infrastructure Systems

• Strengthen Human Capital Capabilities to Enhance Performance

• Collaborate to Achieve National Outcomes

• Improve Federal Performance to Better Achieve Results

• Promote Transparency and Open Government to Enhance Civic Engagement and Foster Innovation.

The Presidential Transition Act points to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) as a resource for incoming administrations as well as new Congresses. Explore our Presidential and Congressional Transition Resources.

For more information, contact J. Christoper Mihm at 202-512-6806 or mihmj@gao.gov.