(Not So) Privileged Nomination Calendar: Nominees in a streamlined Senate confirmation process are taking almost 50% longer to confirm than all other nominees May 24, 2022 Publication Type: Research and Publications Publication Tags: Appointees,Congress,Data,National Security Tags: national security,political appointments,Senate confirmation The Senate created the privileged nomination process more than a decade ago, a procedure designed to speed up the confirmation of nominees for roughly 280 positions that are typically noncontroversial. Despite this well-intentioned effort, nominees on the privileged calendar are worse off today than they were before the reform was adopted.
Slow Nominations and Confirmations Pose a Threat to National Security May 24, 2022 Publication Type: Research and Publications Publication Tags: Appointees,Congress,Data,National Security Tags: national security,political appointments,Senate confirmation Data from the Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition reveals chronic delays at nearly every step of the presidential nomination and congressional confirmation process—even for the national security positions that all stakeholders agree are essential to minimize threats during the first months of a new administration.
Letter from GSA Administrator Ascertaining Apparent Winner of 2020 Election November 23, 2020 Publication Type: Historical Documents Publication Tags: 2020,Agencies,Agency Landing Teams,Ascertainment,GSA,Joe Biden,National Security,Security Clearance Letter ascertaining the winner of the 2020 presidential election from GSA Administrator Emily Murphy to President-elect Joe Biden on Nov. 23, 2020, which triggers to resources and support from the General Services Administration in support of the presidential transition.
Trump’s war with the intelligence community is his biggest yet February 16, 2017 Publication Type: In the News Publication Tags: Agencies,National Security
Presidential Transition Summer Timeline Infographic August 30, 2016 Publication Type: Tools and Templates Publication Tags: Agencies,GSA,National Security,Transition Management,Vetting This infographic outlines some of the presidential transition tasks the candidates’ teams will take on in the summer before the election.
National Security Infographic August 29, 2016 Publication Type: Tools and Templates Publication Tags: Agencies,Appointees,Appointments,National Security,Office of Presidential Personnel This infographic describes the national security risks of a poorly executed transition and the need to get appointees with national security responsibilities in early in an administration
Guidelines for Cabinet Orientation January 20, 2016 Publication Type: Tools and Templates Publication Tags: National Security This Partnership document contains guidelines for key considerations in planning for a Cabinet orientation in the first months of an administration.
Message to White House Hopefuls January 20, 2016 Publication Type: Commentary Publication Tags: 2016,National Security,Transition Management In an open letter, the Center’s six advisory board members—Democrats and Republicans who have been involved in planning, executing and closely observing presidential transitions—urge the presidential candidates to start their transition planning early to avoid critical missteps.
The Miller Center’s First Year 2017 Project October 15, 2015 Publication Type: External Resource Publication Tags: Budget,Historical,National Security The Miller Center’s First Year Project is a multi-year, non-partisan effort to examine the history and structure of presidential first years; assess the policy opportunities and threats for the next president; and influence the national debate by addressing candidates, opinion leaders, and the public.
Edward Ted Kaufman and Michael Leavitt Presidential Transitions Improvements Act of 2015 July 31, 2015 Publication Type: External Resource Publication Tags: Laws and Regulations,National Security,Security Clearance,Transition Management This legislation codifies a number of best practices for the outgoing administration in transition.