Government administrative burdens to be the focus of Park University's 2024 Hauptmann Lecture, aiming for improvements.
Donald Moynihan, a renowned public policy expert, is set to deliver a lecture on "Administrative Burdens: A Framework for Improving Government" later this month at the University of Michigan. The event, part of the Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture Series, will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at noon.
Moynihan, who is currently the chair of public policy at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy, has earned a reputation for his research on administrative burdens and their impact on people's interactions with government. His work has been instrumental in understanding the obstacles, such as complex paperwork, procedural delays, and cognitive costs, that socially disadvantaged groups frequently face when accessing public programs.
In his upcoming lecture, Moynihan will highlight key insights from his extensive research, focusing on how administrative burdens can limit access to benefits and services for vulnerable populations and how reducing these burdens can improve government service delivery.
One of the key findings Moynihan is expected to emphasize is that administrative burdens create significant barriers that disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. Technological and procedural interventions, such as AI and digital integration, hold promise for reducing these burdens, but their implementation requires careful design to avoid unintended consequences.
Moynihan's research has had a significant impact on U.S. federal policy guidance and budget proposals under the Obama and Biden administrations. His collaboration with the Better Government Lab further reflects a commitment to applying research to facilitate access and reduce administrative burdens through innovative technology.
The lecture series, established in 1982 upon Jerzy Hauptmann's 40th anniversary at Park University, brings scholars to the Kansas City area to address topics related to Hauptmann's three areas of study: international politics, public administration, and democracy. The event will be livestreamed, and registration is required at register.gotowebinar.com/register/3864626580759197792.
Moynihan earned his doctorate and master's degrees in public administration from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in public administration from the University of Limerick. He will join the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan on January 1, 2025, as the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy.
References: 1. Ford School of Public Policy 2. Russell Sage Foundation 3. Roosevelt Institute 4. Taylor & Francis Online
- Donald Moynihan's lecture on administrative burdens will delve into the politics of policy-and-legislation, as he discusses his research on how governmental hurdles can impact public service delivery, particularly for vulnerable populations.
- Moynihan's upcoming lecture on administrative burdens at the University of Michigan is a significant general-news event, given his work's influence on policy guidance and budget proposals, which has reached as far as the Obama and Biden administrations.
