White House Announces Launching of 2nd Annual SAVE Award
July 8, 2010
The White House today announced the launching of the 2nd annual SAVE award, which encourages Federal employees from across the government to submit their ideas for efficiencies and savings as part of the annual budget process. The deadline for submissions for SAVE Award 2010 is July 22, 2010. The winner will be announced in September 2010.
NAGE is very proud of Local R14-77 member Nancy Fichtner, who won the very first SAVE Award last year. Her idea, to allow veterans to take unused medications home when they leave a VA hospital, will save the the Department of Veterans Affairs $20 million over five years. Her winning idea was chosen from among more than 38,000 submissions. Ms. Fichtner attended a special ceremony at the White House in December, where she met with and was congratulated by President Obama.
To learn more about the SAVE award and to submit your idea, go to www.saveaward.gov. Good luck!
General guidelines for evaluating submissions:
Does the idea reduce costs in a way that is concrete and quantifiable?
Does the idea improve the way that government operates by:
Improving the quality of output at lower costs; or
Simplifying processes to reduce administrative burden; or
Improving the speed of government operations to improve efficiency?
Does the idea have a tangible impact on citizens’ lives or environment?
Is there a clear and practical plan for implementing the idea?
Will it be possible to begin realizing savings immediately?