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Information on faculty, degree programs, courses, etc.
The center for Legislative development is involved in projects to strengthen legislatures in foreign countries.
The center for technology in Government partners with governments on projects "that address the policy, management, and technology dimensions of information use in the public sector."
The Center for Women in Government & Civil Socity is engaged in research and other projects concerning women in government, and nonprofit organizations.
The Center for Policy Research engages in public policy research concerning both methodological and substantive issues.
This unit develops case studies and conducts research intended to help public service professionals "become successful intergovernmental practitioners."
Produced by Educational Directories Unlimited, Inc. Provides information and in some cases links to graduate programs in the United States and abroad. Includes Public Administration, Public Policy graduate programs.
ASPA is the premiere association in the field of public administration. Their site descibes the association and its activities.
Information on the activities of the local chapter of ASPA. Some historical records of the chapter are available at at the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives.
The Academy is an independent organization chartered by Congress to help to federal, state, and local goverments improve their effectiveness. The site describes their activities and summarizes their publications.
NASPAA "exists to promote excellence in public service education". The site includes the Standards for professional Masters Degrees Programs in Public Affairs, Policy and Administration and descriptions of programs in the United States.
Excellent source for data on state revenues and expenditures. Many of their reports are available online including the semiannual Fiscal Survey of the States, and Budget processes in the States.
Source for research information on current policy issues and activities of interest to state lawmakers.
Includes reports, press releases, policy poisitions, summaries of legislative priorities, and background information on major state and federal-state issues.
US conference of Mayors is a nonpartisan organization of cities withmore than 30,000 people. Includes reports on issues of significance to cities and a "Best Practices" database.
"The OECD groups 30 member countries sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market economy. With active relationships with some 70 other countries, NGOs and civil society, it has a global reach. Best known for its publications and its statistics, its work covers economic and social issues ".
Searchable catalog of over 1,800 case studies produced at the Kennedy School of Government .
State and local government data as collected by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Official title is "United States Government Policy and Supporting Positiions." It contains information regarding over 9000 appointive positions within the federal government .
"The Center for Public Integrity is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization that conducts investigative research and reporting on public policy issues in the United States and around the world. "
A project of the Pew Center on the States, the site grades and compares the 50 states' management performance in four areas; money, people, infrastructure, and information.
ASF is intended to provide assistance to nonprofits with few or no staff. Its web site provides information on grantmaking including samples of relevant forms.
Searchable database of grants and assistance programs funded by the federal government. Includes information regarding the preparation of proposals.
CNP is affiliated with the Urban Institute. It conducts research on the societal role and impact of nonprofit organizations. Part of the CNP, The National Center for Charitable Statistics, serves as a repository of statistical information on nonprofits. Links provide access to other relevant Internet sites including academic centers which study philanthropy.
Much of the research conducted at the Center is available thru its web site.
The Attorney General's Charities Bureau is responsible for supervising charitable organizations in New York state. Its web site includes important information regarding legal aspects of nonprofit management. Also, the full text of the annual report, Pennies for Charities, which documents the amount of money collected by fund reaisers actually going to charities.
Founded in 1956, the Center is the nation's leading authority on institutional philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public." The web site offers free information on grantmaking, research information on philanthropy, and Online Librarian for submitting questions. Some features, such as the online version of the Foundation Directory require a subscription.
Produced by Philanthropic Research, Inc., this site includes a searchable database of more than 850,000 nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit Resources section provides information on a range of topics of interest to nonprofits.
Independent Sector (founded in 1980) is a coalition of major nonprofit organizations. The web site provides information on events, conferences, publications, research, lobbying, as they relate to nonprofit organizations.
Provides federal tax information for nonprofits.
Maintained by the Utica Public Library, Utica (NY), this site offers a topical directory of Internet sites relevant to nonprofits.
Site maintained by Action Without Borders.
NP Action is a project of OMB Watch, a nonpartisan government watchdog group. NP Action provides information for nonprofits interested in public policy advocacy. It includes links to important state government departments in each of the states, information on the legal parameters involving nonprofit lobbying, and much more.
Provides a liberal perspective on public policy issues; intended for the general reader.
Provides information of interest to federal managers and executives.
Monthly magazine containing information pertinent to state and local govenment.
Peer reviewed journal devoted to public administration and management.
A major source of information regarding congressio and its members. Lead stories are posted on the web version every Monday and Thursday.
Information about NYS finances including the text of the New York State Executive Budget.
New York State Economic Report prepared by the assembly Ways and Means Committee.
Statistical and Narrative Summary of the Executive Budget prepared by the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
Reports and audits on NYS financial matters and local governments within NYS. Also information on New York's Public Authorities.
Report of the Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee regarding state disbursement of funds for the fiscal year.
Maintained by the NYS Office of the Attorney General. Provides information regarding campaign finance, legislation (including member items), lobbying activity, and recipients of state government contracts.
CDI "is a non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to independent research on the social, sconomic, environmental, political and military components of global security".
CSBA "is an independent, nonprofit public policy research institute established to promote innovative thinking about defense planning and investment strategies for the 21st century" .
CBC "is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civic organization devoted to influencing constructive change in the finances and services of NYC and NYS government." It publishes reports which are available at this site.
The Fiscal Policy Institute is a labor backed organization conducting analysis on NYS tax, budget, economic, and related issues in New York State.
Originally "formed in 1983 to lift the veil of secrecy shrouding the White House Office of Management and Budget", OMB Watch analyzes budget and government performance issues, regulatory and government accountability, and nonprofit issues. Includes FedSpending.org a searchable database providing detailed information on grants and contracts awarded by the federal governemnt.
The Public Policy Institute is the research arm of the Business Council of NYS. It concentrates on budget, tax, and other economic issues as they relate to NYS.
Founded in 1937, the Tax Foundation's stated mission is to provide the lay public with information pertaining to federal and state tax issues.
The National Priorities Project (NPP) focuses on the impact of federal budget and tax policies on states and communities. Its NPP data contains federal data which can be manipulated to create tables, graphs and reports. Also, provides "factsheets" and reports on current issues.
CBO's mission is to provide Congress with analysis regarding economic and budget matters. Site includes budget and economic projections, historical data, analysis of the federal budget, and more.
GAO is the investigating arm of Congress. Its site contains reports evaluating federal programs and expenditures.
A biennial publication of the Way and Means Committee of the House of Representatives, the Green Book provides program descriptions and historical data on social and economic topics.
OMB is a unit within the Office of the President and is responsible for preparing the Budget of the United States Government and conducting financial analysis for the President.
This site includes information on the Defense Budget and Financial Management Topics.
Site maintained by the federal government providing access to federal contract and award data.
Abt Associates is a for profit consulting and research organization. It has been contracted by government agencies to evaluate a wide range of domestic programs. Many of its reports are available from the web site.
AEI was founded in 1943. It conducts research on a wide range of domestic and international topics. Its ideological perspective is moderately conservative. It publishes books, reports, and a bimonthly journal, The American Enterprise.
Brookings was founded in 1916. It supports research on domestic and international public policy issues. It has a moderately liberal perspective. It publishes booksand report some of which are available for free..
The Endowment "is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advacing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States." Its working papers and reports are available from its web site.
The CATO Institute was founded in 1977. It maintains a libertarian perspectiveand supports research on domestic and international issues. It publishes books,reports, and the periodicals; The CATO Journal and Regulation.
Founded in 1981, the CNP supports research and educational activities on a range of domestic and foreign issues. It has a New Democrat perspective and publishes books and research reports.
The Center for Policy Research is affilated with the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. It sponsors research on a range of domestic issues including aging, disability, social welfare, income security, public finance. Many of its working papers and other publications are available from this Internet site.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities was founded in 1981. It focuses on domestic public policy issues affecting low and moderate income groups. It maintains a liberal viewpoint and publishes books and research reports.
The Free Congress Foundation was founded in 1977 by its current president, Paul M. Weyrich. It supports research and other activities intended to promote conservative governmental and social reform.
Founded in 1973, the Heritage Foundation supports research on a range of domestic and foreign issues. A distinctly conservative organization with ties to influential Republicans. It publishes books, research reports, and a bimonthly journal. The full text of some reports can be found at Research Issues.
Founded in 1919, the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace is affiliated with Standord University. It has a distinctly conservative orientation and supports research on a broad range of domestic and international topics, but with a particular emphasis on free market economics. It publishes books and research reports.
Founded in 1961, the Hudson Institute leans toward a conservative perspective on issues of national importamce. It publishes books, research reports and periodicals.
The Independent Institute was founded in 1986. It supports research and other activities concerning economics and social issues. The institute is nonpartisan but somewhat conservative in orientation. It publishes books, research reports, and periodicals, including the quarterly, The Independent Review.
The Institute for Policy Research is affiliated with Northwestern University. It conducts research on domestic policy issues. Many of its working papers and policy briefs are available from the web site. Research
The Manhattan Institute was founded in 1978. It is nonpartisan but with a moderate to conservative bent. Principal areas of research are the legal system, education reform, and domestic issues especially as they relate to urban problems. It publishes research reports, books, and a quarterly periodical, City Journal.
MDRC is a nonprofit social policy research organization. It evaluates welfare programs and other projects intended to improve the lives of low income people. Many of its reports are available free of charge from this web site.
Founded in 1983, the NCPA conducts research investigating private alternatives to government regulation. It focuses on domestic issues and publishes books and research reports.
The Northeast-Midwest Institute publishes studies on a variety of public policy issues as they pertain to the Northeast-Midwest region. Of particular interest are their reports dealing with the region's allocation of federal spending.
Promotes research on technology and science issues confronting society with a particular emphasis on the public policy aspects.
"The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research....Research focuses on three program areas: population, economy, and governance and public finance."
Founded in 1946, Rand is one of the larger and most respected think tanks. It does not have a clear ideological bias and publishes books and research reports on a wide variety of domestic and international topics.
Founded in 1982, the Rockefeller Institute focuses on state and local issues with a particular emphasis on public finance. It is affiliated with the State University of New York(SUNY).
Founded in 1968, the Urban Institute concentrates on domestic issues. It is liberal but nonpartisan, and publishes books, research reports, and periodicals.