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"Americans across the country know that the best ideas often come from workers – not just management. That’s why we’ll establish a process through which every government worker can submit their ideas for how their agency can save money and perform better."
                                              – President Barack Obama


Thank you for your interest in the President’s SAVE Award. We are no longer accepting submissions for inclusion in the FY 2011 Budget. However, you can still submit your idea for consideration as the work of creating a government that is more efficient and effective never ends.
 
"The President, joined by Director Orszag and Deputy Director Nabors, discusses fiscal responsibility."


 

About the SAVE Award

The President's SAVE Award enables Federal employees from across government to submit their ideas for efficiencies and savings as part of the annual Budget process. The SAVE Award is part of the President's commitment to a line-by-line review of the Federal budget.

Assessment Criteria

The goal of the SAVE Award is to produce ideas that will yield savings while also improving the way that government operates.  As such, submissions will be judged according to the following criteria:

  • 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?

Award Timeline

October 14, 2009: Deadline for submissions to be considered for the FY 2011 Budget

November, 2009: Announcement of winner

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