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Lessons from the $16 Muffin, plus Over the Top Lessons

Lessons from the $16 Muffin, plus Over the Top Lessons. Muffingate's Sad Story: 178 Articles Perpetuate DOJ Myth, 37 Correct It Huffpost Politics. A $16 muffin? Justice Dept. audit finds ‘wasteful’ and extravagant spending Washington Post. US justice department paid $16 for muffins BBC News.

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Lessons from the $16 Muffin, plus Over the Top Lessons

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  1. Lessons from the $16 Muffin, plus Over the Top Lessons SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  2. Muffingate's Sad Story: 178 Articles Perpetuate DOJ Myth, 37 Correct It Huffpost Politics A $16 muffin? Justice Dept. audit finds ‘wasteful’ and extravagant spending Washington Post US justice department paid $16 for muffinsBBC News $16Muffins? Actually, No, Officials Say ABC News Muffin update: Not $16. Coffee still $8.24 per cup Bangor Daily News $16muffins, $8 coffee served in Justiceaudit Reuters SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  3. GSAspending under congressional scrutiny United Press GSAhead resigns over 'wasteful' LasVegasseminar CNN Obama livid with GSA: Las Vegas conference cost thousands newjerseynewsroom.com GSA interns treated to conference at resortBoston.com GSA official worried in memo that Las Vegas area extravaganza wouldn’t be seen as “substantive” FoxNews.com Colorado GSA workers attended lavish 5-day Las Vegas conference that cost $822,7519News SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  4. Word/Phrase Association • By Individual – first reaction • Check either Red Flag or Not so Much • By Group – 3 or 4 Cards • Tape to either board – Red Flag or Not so Much SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  5. Key Findings - DOJ • Food & Beverage not minimized • Refreshments appeared excessive • Contract Planners 37% of cost • Free meeting space not so free SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  6. IG Recommendations • Event Planning (8) • Better Time/Cost Tracking • Expense Justification • Food & Beverage (2) • Cost benefit analysis • Apply DOJ guidelines SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  7. Key Findings - GSA • Conference Planning Excessive • Violated Contracting Regs • Excessive Food Costs • Questionable Misc Costs • Not Minimizing Expenses SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  8. IG Recommendations • Comply w/ Exec Order 13589 • Justifiable Award Ceremonies • Compliance w/Procurement Regs • Recover Funds • Hold Sr. Officials Responsible SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  9. New Colored Glasses(personal view) SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  10. New Colored Glasses(personal view) • Consider Perception SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  11. New Colored Glasses(personal view) • Consider Perception • It is What It is SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  12. New Colored Glasses(personal view) • Consider Perception • It is What It is • Use Project Management Principles SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  13. New Colored Telescope(organizational view) SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  14. New Colored Telescope(organizational view) • Promote Professionalism SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  15. New Colored Telescope(organizational view) • Promote Professionalism • Promote/Partake in Education SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  16. New Colored Telescope(organizational view) • Promote Professionalism • Promote/Partake in Education • Promote the Industry SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  17. Other Resources - Print • Government Meetings in the News • Demystifying Government Ethics • Other Education Sources • Subject Matter Network • GovLoop http://www.govloop.com/ • SGMP Network • GSA For Conference & Meeting Planners http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/122863 SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  18. http://www.govloop.com/ SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  19. Other Resources - Webinars • EMC Venues: http://www.emcvenues.com/Education-Connections/Education-Resources • Meetings Focus http://www.meetingsfocus.com/Webinars/tabid/68/Default.aspx • Meeting & Conventions http://www.meetings-conventions.com/webcasts.aspx • Successful Meetings: http://www.successfulmeetings.com/webcasts/ SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

  20. “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Winston Churchill SGMP-SF Bay Area Chapter- Lessons from the $16 Muffin

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