Managing Government Property Assets

Author : Olga Kaganova
Publisher : The Urban Insitute
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0877667306

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Managing Government Property Assets by Olga Kaganova Pdf

Governments own a vast array of real property--from large stretches of land to public housing projects, from water distribution systems and roads to office buildings. Typically, management of public property is highly fragmented, with responsibility for each type of asset falling within a different agency or bureaucracy. In almost all countries, different classes of property are managed according to their own rules, often following traditional practices rather than any assessment of what type of management is appropriate. Over the past decade, however, a new discipline has emerged that examines this important component of public wealth and seeks to apply standards of economic efficiency and effective organizational management. Managing Government Property Assets reviews and analyzes this recent wave of activity. The authors draw upon a wide variety of national and local practices, both in countries that have been leaders in management reforms and in countries just beginning to wrestle with the problem. This comparison reveals that the issues of public property management are surprisingly similar in different countries, despite striking differences in institutional contexts and policy solutions.

Author : William D. Brady
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781581126846

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Managing Fixed Assets in the Public Sector by William D. Brady Pdf

This text is the foremost compilation of information about managing the public sector fixed assets function. No two-fixed assets management functions are alike and there is no real collective information bank for the managers to use. Not only are management principles provided, but also definitions of some key settings in managing fixed assets from defining fixed assets to accountability for those assets. This text was written to help better operate the day-to-day affairs of the public sector fixed assets management function. The information presented here is not new; however, the information is not contained in one concise location. The concepts and principles presented here are of interest to all-public sector administrators. However, those individuals working in the day-to-day operations are those who will find this text most interesting. It should be used to stimulate conversation and communication on the subject of personal property management. In so doing, the expectation is that these conversations and communications will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of personal property management. The public sector is an area that relies on sound management practices and the management on those assets entrusted to us is no exception. Within the confines of this text will be found sound management practices to further the overall effectiveness of fixed assets management.

Author : Malawi Ngwira,David Manase
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118346570

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Public Sector Property Asset Management by Malawi Ngwira,David Manase Pdf

In many public sector organisations, there has been little or no adoption of a proactive asset management strategy. Where an extensive property portfolio exists, this can result in poor overall utilisation of the portfolio, exemplified by excessive vacant property or properties not being put to best use. In such situations there is a risk that the building stock deteriorates more rapidly than expected, leading to expensive maintenance and repair charges. Lack of a proactive asset management strategy will impact on the services delivered by such organisations. Public Sector Property Asset Management covers all aspects of asset management in the public sector, including the overall concept, the development of asset management strategies and the implementation of asset management practices. It evaluates asset management strategies, processes and practices to show how effective management of property assets support business activities or service delivery functions. The reader will understand the importance of improving decision-making through the recognition of all costs of owning and operating those assets throughout their lifecycle, leading to improved business process activities or service delivery functions which greatly assist in meeting the social and economic objectives of such organisations. Written for all practitioners currently involved in asset management, the book will also be useful in the university environment, to those teaching, researching or learning about asset management in the public sector.

Author : Malawi Ngwira,David Manase
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118346587

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Public Sector Property Asset Management by Malawi Ngwira,David Manase Pdf

In many public sector organisations, there has been little or no adoption of a proactive asset management strategy. Where an extensive property portfolio exists, this can result in poor overall utilisation of the portfolio, exemplified by excessive vacant property or properties not being put to best use. In such situations there is a risk that the building stock deteriorates more rapidly than expected, leading to expensive maintenance and repair charges. Lack of a proactive asset management strategy will impact on the services delivered by such organisations. Public Sector Property Asset Management covers all aspects of asset management in the public sector, including the overall concept, the development of asset management strategies and the implementation of asset management practices. It evaluates asset management strategies, processes and practices to show how effective management of property assets support business activities or service delivery functions. The reader will understand the importance of improving decision-making through the recognition of all costs of owning and operating those assets throughout their lifecycle, leading to improved business process activities or service delivery functions which greatly assist in meeting the social and economic objectives of such organisations. Written for all practitioners currently involved in asset management, the book will also be useful in the university environment, to those teaching, researching or learning about asset management in the public sector.

Author : D. Detter,S. Fölster
Publisher : Springer
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137519863

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The Public Wealth of Nations by D. Detter,S. Fölster Pdf

We have spent the last three decades engaged in a pointless and irrelevant debate about the relative merits of privatization or nationalization. We have been arguing about the wrong thing while sitting on a goldmine of assets. Don’t worry about who owns those assets, worry about whether they are managed effectively. Why does this matter? Because despite the Thatcher/ Reagan economic revolution, the largest pool of wealth in the world – a global total that is much larger than the world’s total pensions savings, and ten times the total of all the sovereign wealth funds on the planet – is still comprised of commercial assets that are held in public ownership. If professionally managed, they could generate an annual yield of 2.7 trillion dollars, more than current global spending on infrastructure: transport, power, water, and communications. Based on both economic research and hands-on experience from many countries, the authors argue that publicly owned commercial assets need to be taken out of the direct and distorting control of politicians and placed under professional management in a ‘National Wealth Fund’ or its local government equivalent. Such a move would trigger much-needed structural reforms in national economies, thus resurrect strained government finances, bolster ailing economic growth, and improve the fabric of democratic institutions. This radical, reforming book was named one of the "Books of the Year".by both the FT and The Economist.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Information, and Technology
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : LOC:0007970121A

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Legislative Proposals to Reform the Government's Approach to Property Management, S. 2805, the Federal Property Asset Management Reform Act; and H.R. 3285, the Federal Asset Management Improvement Act by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Information, and Technology Pdf

Author : Catherine D. Farvacque-Vitkovic,Mihaly Kopanyi
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821399149

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Municipal Finances by Catherine D. Farvacque-Vitkovic,Mihaly Kopanyi Pdf

This book tells a fascinating story on municipal finances for local government practitioners with rich examples, global practices, and good and bad experiences the authors gained in decades of field work.

Author : D. Scarrett
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135823368

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Property Asset Management by D. Scarrett Pdf

Property has unique characteristics, both as an investment and as an operational holding. A thorough understanding of this dual role is needed by professionals responsible for maximising a property's full potential. Property Asset Management emphasizes the need for a strategic plan in property management as well as for efficient day-to-day practice.

Author : Mihaly Kopanyi,Abdu Muwonge
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464818806

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Managing County Assets and Liabilities in Kenya by Mihaly Kopanyi,Abdu Muwonge Pdf

Public entities around the world possess an enormous volume of assets and wealth, which includes land, buildings, historic sites, parks, and infrastructure networks, among many others. Good management of such assets is a catalyst for accelerating development and expanding services; poor asset management generates enormous losses, including lost opportunities to build wealth. Private enterprises increasingly use computerized systems to manage assets such as fleets and buildings. Many city leaders in developing countries, however, are unaware of asset management or feel they lack the time or money to undertake it. Managing County Assets and Liabilities in Kenya: Postdevolution Challenges and Responses can help them begin or maintain their efforts to manage assets sustainably. This book helps readers understand the basic concept of asset management; explains systems, tools, and procedures; and provides models and guidance. Kenya has achieved much since its 2013 devolution of governance and management to new counties. However, counties, which are the local governments in Kenya, are still working toward establishing systems and procedures, creating asset and liability registers, verifying and valuing assets, using assets strategically, and resolving disputes surrounding inherited assets and liabilities. This book provides glimpses into the Kenyan devolution process and asset transfer challenges, draws lessons, and explores options relevant to both Kenya and other nations. Ample studies discuss various aspects of municipal asset management, such as managing infrastructure, fixed assets, water services, building properties, roads, or fleets. This book is unique among asset management studies in three ways: it discusses all sorts of assets and liabilities and their interlinkages, exemplifies the close connection between financial results and asset management of municipalities, and reveals the political economy challenges in transferring assets and liabilities across public entities.

Author : Douglas Scarrett,Jan Wilcox
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317242550

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Property Asset Management by Douglas Scarrett,Jan Wilcox Pdf

Property asset management requires both day-to-day oversight of rental properties and an ability to maximize the potential of the portfolio through forward thinking and practical planning. Successful property managers must be flexible and proactive whilst maintaining a robust knowledge of technical, financial and legal aspects of the leasing system. Property Asset Management is a practical guide to the key principles of successful property management, perfect for both student and practitioner alike. In this book, Douglas Scarrett and Jan Wilcox demonstrate how to successfully manage properties for the varying needs of clients ranging from individual property owners to large international commercial ventures. As well as the basic theory, Property Asset Management discusses the process of active management, the strategic objectives, performance measurement, and the key financial and operational information needed for high quality and comprehensive reporting to clients. This fourth edition has new chapters on corporate real estate and financial management, and has been extensively rewritten to incorporate recent developments in property management. Software screenshots are used to illustrate salient points and readers are provided with a thorough overview of the latest legal aspects of land ownership and tenancy arrangements. With everything you need for successful property asset management, this book both caters for the needs of RICS accredited and business courses and serves as a handy guide for everyday practice.

Author : Northern Ireland Audit Office
Publisher : Stationery Office Books (TSO)
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Government property
ISBN : 0337098522

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Property Asset Management in Central Government by Northern Ireland Audit Office Pdf

This report follows on from a survey conducted by NIAO and published in June 2011 which found that Northern Ireland lags behind England and Wales in relation to estate management. It finds that there is a need for ambitious strategic targets and controls across the whole of the central government property estate. The Asset Management Unit, within the Strategic Investment Board, is well placed to provide strategic leadership and support to enable departments and public bodies to take a more co-ordinated approach to managing the estate. Collection of information on property assets at a departmental and strategic (regional) level also needs to be better. The use of computerised asset registers such as ePIMS has been mandated by the Executive and will enable information to be collected in a consistent format and enable appropriate targets to be set and performance to be benchmarked. At a strategic level, mechanisms should be introduced to enable departmental performance to be transparent and reported to the Assembly. Recent developments, including the establishment of the cross-departmental Asset Management Forum, should support the Asset Management Unit in preparing an annual "State of the Estate" report. DFP Properties Division manages over half of the floorspace of the central government office estate comprising 153 properties occupied by 18,750 staff. It identified efficiencies, reducing floorspace by 26,000 m2, resulting in an overall annual savings of £4 million on rent, rates and service charges. However, the average space efficiency is still 50 per cent higher than the English civil estate offices. This report records DFP's disagreement with NIAO's analysis for potential future space efficiency

Author : CPM. FRED W. PRASSAS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1572032855

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INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE by CPM. FRED W. PRASSAS Pdf

Author : Bernard L. Ungar
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0756725747

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Federal Real Property by Bernard L. Ungar Pdf

The U.S. government owns hundreds of thousands of real property assets worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The General Services Admin. (GSA) maintains a database on these assets commonly referred to as the worldwide inventory. Quality data are critical if decisionmakers are to strategically manage these real property assets. This report assessed the reliability & usefulness of the GSA worldwide inventory & determined what actions, if any, may be needed to make it a more useful tool. Charts & tables.

Author : Barry Haynes,Nick Nunnington
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781136445255

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Corporate Real Estate Asset Management by Barry Haynes,Nick Nunnington Pdf

It is important for those studying and practicing in real estate and property management to learn to manage property assets effectively, to be able to provide their companies with effective property and facilities solutions. This book raises the awareness of how real estate management can support business, transform the workplace and impact upon people and productivity, ensuring that costs are minimized and profit maximized. Written for advanced undergraduate students on property related courses, it provides them with a rounded understanding by aligning the subject with estates management, facilities management and business strategy. Case studies and action plans provide real insight and make this book an essential reference for those at the start of their careers in real estate and facilities management.

Author : United States. Office of Management and Budget
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Administrative agencies
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111228735

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Regulatory Program of the United States Government by United States. Office of Management and Budget Pdf