RELATED July 03, 2025 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Suitability and Fitness” proposed rule June 23, 2025 Mad Money: The public believes the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government will harm the U.S. economy and make the country less safe June 23, 2025 Public Service Leadership Model Pocket Guide Back to Reports Transforming Federal Acquisition June 1, 2018 The federal government’s reorganization and reform efforts offer leaders an opportunity to transform how agencies do business. Government spends $500 billion each year buying goods and services, including guided missiles, fuel, motor vehicles, office supplies, professional engineering assistance, and research and development. Despite the importance of acquisition, most federal leaders give their contracting offices less than glowing grades. In our new resource, the Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton provide information to help government leaders improve collaboration, innovate and take risks, and build the right team for acquisition success. Download (101k)