Transforming a Federal Agency

Discover howthe author transformed a massive government department in just a few yearsand fixed seemingly unfixable problems InTransforming a Federal Agency: Management Lessons from HUD's Financial Reconstruction,financeand strategy expert Irving(Irv)L.Dennisdelivers an insightful and eye-opening exploration ofthe lessons he learnedinbringing private sector experience tothe transformation ofthe US Department of Housing and Urban Development's financial systems. Pulled out of retirement after a 37-year career at Ernst & Young(EY), the author's tenure at HUD involved a rapid and surgical rejuvenation of their financial infrastructure. The book details the tenmanagementareashe focused onand alsoincludes: The transformation process and the barriers and roadblocks the author encountered on his journey Ensuringan enduring transformation evenafter changesin administration Functional differences between the private sector and governmental organizations How the author approached his first 100 days as Chief Financial Officer of the Department Insights into the innerworkings of the Executive Branch of government Perfect for government employees, finance professionals in the public and private sectors, and business students,Transforminga Federal Agencyis asimultaneously fascinating and instructive journey through the remediation of seemingly intractable financial mismanagement.