On this episode of All Policy is Local, host Andrew J. Lewis talks with Fred Jarrett, a retired government official with a long career in public service. Jarrett discusses the importance of setting standards and using metrics to hold government accountable for achieving specific outcomes. He also emphasizes the need to give employees permission to act within a certain scope, hold them accountable for their actions, and grant them the necessary authority to achieve their goals. Tune in for a valuable discussion on how to improve government performance and accountability.