Agencymay

Agencymay is a term used in public administration to denote an annual, cross-agency planning and coordination window during which government agencies align policy priorities, performance metrics, and program evaluations. The concept treats May as a concentrated period for collaborative governance, intended to improve coherence across departments and to streamline oversight and reporting cycles. The term is a neologism formed from agency and May, reflecting its calendar-based focus rather than a formal institution.

During Agencymay, participating agencies share strategic plans, risk assessments, and budgetary schedules; they may publish joint dashboards or mid-year updates to reduce duplication and clarify responsibilities. The practice often involves interagency committees, data-sharing agreements, and cross-cutting reviews of major programs, particularly in areas such as disaster preparedness, public health, and infrastructure.

Adoption is uneven: some national or regional governments codify Agencymay as a regular event in governance calendars, while others adopt it informally within specific departments or agencies. Critics argue that without clear governance and accountability, Agencymay can become a procedural exercise with limited impact; proponents contend that it can improve transparency, reduce redundancy, and enhance cross-sector coordination when backed by concrete outputs.

Related concepts include interagency coordination, governance calendars, and performance reporting. See also: cross-agency collaboration, disaster planning, public administration.