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Apr 30, 2025

Institutional Risk Analysis Maturity at the U. S. Department of Homeland Security: Risk Maturity Across Federal Organizations

This paper presents an evaluation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s risk analysis maturity compared with that of other federal entities, including policy, organizational, personnel, and resource aspects.
Commentary

Apr 7, 2025

L.A.'s 'Mansion Tax' Needs a Remodel. Here's How to Fix It

Measure ULA isn't just a tax on mansions. It applies to nearly every property priced over $5 million. Over the first two years since it was implemented, high-value property sales inside Los Angeles city limits fell by about 50 percent. Targeted state legislation could reduce ULA's negative effects while preserving its goal of raising funds to help low-income renters.
Research

Dec 11, 2024

Advancing Transparency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Defining the Office of Homeland Security Statistics

In support of the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics, a new federal statistical agency for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, researchers developed a detailed logic model and an organizational design framework.
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Dec 10, 2024

Organizing for Army Financial Audit Success: Steering Army Organizations Toward Financial Audit Success

The U.S. Army has been working toward achieving a clean financial audit for decades but has yet to show significant progress in doing so. RAND conducted a study of Army financial management organizations to identify opportunities for change.
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Dec 3, 2024

Implementation Evaluation of Capacity-Building Programs Funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles County

In this report, the authors evaluate three capacity-building efforts in Los Angeles County that received Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act funding. They found that the three efforts shared barriers and facilitators to successful implementation.
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Aug 19, 2024

Historical Analogues That Can Inform AI Governance

The author assesses four historical examples of technology governance—nuclear technology, the Internet, encryption products, and genetic engineering—to identify lessons for governance of artificial intelligence.
Commentary

Jun 18, 2024

Police Performance Must Be Measured with Purpose

The challenges and tensions surrounding police performance measurement underscore the need for a unified and purpose-driven approach. By aligning goals and clearly defining responsibilities, law enforcement agencies can overcome misalignments and foster meaningful organizational learning.
Research

May 16, 2024

Supporting Follow-Up Screening for Flagged Nucleic Acid Synthesis Orders

Nucleic acid synthesis is pivotal to biotechnology, yet involves risks due with potential misuse. This paper recommends a series of actionable steps for the US government to improve follow-up screening of nucleic acid synthesis.
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Jan 30, 2024

Getting Space Acquisition Right: Steps to Realize Enduring Change

RAND researchers explored ways the U.S. Space Force can facilitate the integration, synchronization, and acceleration of space acquisition and fielding to support the delivery of end-to-end space capabilities to outpace adversary threats.
Research

Nov 21, 2023

International approaches to police performance measurement

This study is an international review of approaches to police performance measurement which examines how police performance is measured in a selection of countries and assesses how police performance measurement in the Netherlands could be improved.
Research

Jul 31, 2023

The Impact of State Voting Processes in the 2020 Election: Estimating the Effects on Voter Turnout, Voting Method, and the Spread of COVID-19

This report examines the effects that changes in laws — meant to encourage turnout and protect public health during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic — had on voter turnout and the effects of in-person voting on the spread of COVID-19.
Research

Jun 30, 2023

Causes and Consequences of the Crises in State and Local Pension Funding: Research to Inform the Development of a Road Map for Reform

This report examines the origins and consequences of state and local pension crises. It finds that there are many small crises reflecting local circumstance, history, and constraints and identifies insights to inform a tailored road map for reform.

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Institutional Risk Analysis Maturity at the U. S. Department of Homeland Security: Risk Maturity Across Federal Organizations

L.A.'s 'Mansion Tax' Needs a Remodel. Here's How to Fix It

Advancing Transparency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Defining the Office of Homeland Security Statistics

Organizing for Army Financial Audit Success: Steering Army Organizations Toward Financial Audit Success

Implementation Evaluation of Capacity-Building Programs Funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles County

Historical Analogues That Can Inform AI Governance

Police Performance Must Be Measured with Purpose

Supporting Follow-Up Screening for Flagged Nucleic Acid Synthesis Orders

Getting Space Acquisition Right: Steps to Realize Enduring Change

International approaches to police performance measurement

The Impact of State Voting Processes in the 2020 Election: Estimating the Effects on Voter Turnout, Voting Method, and the Spread of COVID-19

Causes and Consequences of the Crises in State and Local Pension Funding: Research to Inform the Development of a Road Map for Reform

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Developing a Pipeline of Diverse Talent into the Public Sector

Municipalities on the Front Lines of Puerto Rico's Recovery

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Institutional Risk Analysis Maturity at the U. S. Department of Homeland Security: Risk Maturity Across Federal Organizations

L.A.'s 'Mansion Tax' Needs a Remodel. Here's How to Fix It

Advancing Transparency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Defining the Office of Homeland Security Statistics

Organizing for Army Financial Audit Success: Steering Army Organizations Toward Financial Audit Success

Implementation Evaluation of Capacity-Building Programs Funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles County

Historical Analogues That Can Inform AI Governance

Police Performance Must Be Measured with Purpose

Supporting Follow-Up Screening for Flagged Nucleic Acid Synthesis Orders

Getting Space Acquisition Right: Steps to Realize Enduring Change

International approaches to police performance measurement

The Impact of State Voting Processes in the 2020 Election: Estimating the Effects on Voter Turnout, Voting Method, and the Spread of COVID-19

Causes and Consequences of the Crises in State and Local Pension Funding: Research to Inform the Development of a Road Map for Reform

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