Karl Maschino

Karl Maschino is the Distinguished Service Professor of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College. He previously served as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and Co-Chief Risk Officer at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) from 2014 to 2024, overseeing operations across 3,500 staff and 12 locations. Earlier, he held senior roles at the U.S. Department of Justice, including Executive Officer in the Criminal Division, and worked in international higher education and sustainable development.

Education:

• Master of Public Management (MPM), Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University
• Master of Science in Management of Technology, McIntire School, University of Virginia
• Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington

His research interests focus on federal budget policy, public administration, risk management, and government finance, informed by decades of leadership in federal agencies. He teaches courses such as Policy in Action and Building the AI Organization.

Awards:

• Elected Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (2017)
• Certified Government Financial Manager

Advising and grants: While no specific advisees or grants are listed, he actively contributes to policy education through course development and institutional leadership. He is affiliated with Heinz College’s Washington, D.C., campus.