The Impact of the Modern Comptrollership Initiative on the Small Agency Community

Table of Contents

• Background
  • Small agencies: characteristics and roles
  • Independence, fiscal pressures and the small agencies' resourcing challenge
• TBS dedicated approach to implement the MCI in small agencies
  • Common challenges call for a common strategy
  • The TBS four-pronged approach
• Impact of the MCI on the small agency community
  • Small agency engagement
  • Key findings from the capacity assessments
  • Enhanced communication, networking and partnering
    • Communication within small agencies
    • Networking and partnering among small agencies
      • Clustering for PMOs and capacity assessments
      • 'How to' case studies
      • Innovation Projects
    • Collaborating with other departments and central agencies
    • Enhanced communication translates into tangible benefits
  • Preliminary Assessment
• Lessons learned and opportunities to sustain momentum
  • Ongoing funding may be critical
  • Small organizations need administrative support as well
  • Collaboration can be pursued without compromising independence
  • Ongoing training is key to long-term sustainability
  • The approach to implement the MCI was sound and is worth repeating
• Conclusion
• Sources consulted
• Appendices:
  • List of Small Federal Agencies
  • MCI Funding - Breakdown per Type of Organizations and Activities
  • Capacity Assessments and Action Plans - Completion Rates