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ARLINGTON, Va. – The responsibility of leading the federal government’s efforts to ensure that taxpayers are getting the most for their money through efficient procurement and acquisition requires strong leadership at the Office of Management and Budget and a strong commitment from Congress. As such, the Performance Institute urges the Senate to confirm the nomination of David Safavian to the position of director of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy at the Office of Management and Budget. “The procurement and acquisition reform agenda facing the government is extensive and requires strong leadership,” says Carl DeMaio, president of The Performance Institute. “Significant improvements to the process are necessary to ensure that the government is the ‘smartest shopper’ possible. David’s experience on the Hill and at GSA make him an ideal candidate to lead the OFPP. We’re confident that he will ensure that procurement is done fairly and in the taxpayers’ interest.” If confirmed, Safavian will lead the Executive Branch’s implementation of the recently passed Services Acquisition Reform Act (SARA), which mandates critical and sweeping improvements to federal procurement to keep up with a rapidly changing economy. “SARA is a good place to start, but we need new ideas and innovative solutions to the problems the government acquisition community continues to face,” DeMaio said. “David will bring an open mind and a deep commitment to improving service delivery to the taxpayer.” The Performance Institute is a private, nonpartisan think tank improving government results through the principles of performance, competition, transparency, and accountability. The Institute serves as the nation’s leading authority and repository for on performance-based management practices for government agencies. Our mission is to identify, study and disseminate the leading management innovations pioneered by ‘best-in-class’ public-sector organizations. #
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