Digital Government
Lawmakers Send Biden Bill to Enhance Transparency of Federal Spending
The House passed the bipartisan bill overwhelmingly on Monday night.
Digital Government
CDC Center Wants Data Science Training For Everyone, Including New Data Science Team
The contract will include a monthly seminar series for those new to data science and more advanced training for the Data Science Team.
Ideas
How to Lessen the Burden of Freedom of Information Act Requests
It is essential to lessen the FOIA burden on government agencies.
Digital Government
HHS’ ‘Frequent and Significant Changes’ to COVID Data Reporting Left Hospitals Behind
Multiple updates to the rules and avenues for reporting critical pandemic-related capacity information left hospitals confused, overwhelmed and unable to comply.
Ideas
Augmentation for Data-Driven Success
Augmentation techniques can help the Defense Department implement its data strategy goals.
Digital Government
Agencies Are Making ‘Uneven’ Progress Meeting Evidence Act Mandates, GAO Says
Many federal managers reported having the necessary staff, skills and tools to collect and analyze performance data, but the results varied widely across government.
Digital Government
EEOC Wants a Quality Check For Its Data and Automation Strategy
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s inspector general wants an independent third party to look over the agency’s Digital Process Transformation and Automation strategy.
Ideas
Low- and Middle-Income Countries Lack Access to Big Data Analysis – Here’s How to Fill the Gap
Statistical infrastructure can help improve everything from health care to politics.
Ideas
Avoid These 5 Common Data Pitfalls to Maximize the Impact of an Analytics Program
Leveraging data is incredibly hard.
Digital Government
Federal Diversity Officers Stress Importance of Data
OPM, State Department, FBI and Office of the Director of National Intelligence officials speak about Biden’s recent executive order and what they’ve already been doing.
Digital Government
National Park Service to Share Special Use Permit Data with White House
The updated system of records notice would also allow the agency to share data with other departments in the event of a cybersecurity breach.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Push NIH for Answers About Deleted Coronavirus Data
Their inquiry comes as speculation about the virus’ origins continues to swirl.
Ideas
This New AI Architecture Could Transform the Government
Neuromorphic computing has a long way to go but could help the government respond to a multitude of situations with greater ease, speed and sophistication.
Ideas
Researchers: Users Shouldn't Be on the Hook for Data Security
In reality, we have almost no power over our data and who uses it for what, according to the study.
Ideas
What I Learned Helping Lead Oversight of $5 Trillion in Pandemic Relief
Large scale identity theft-based fraud in unemployment assistance stunned many, even those who fight fraud for a living.
Digital Government
Feds Offer Tips to Better Leverage Agency Data
Making better use of agency data is not as simple as flipping a switch.
Ideas
Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Three challenges stand out as testing our nation’s ability to counter emerging biological threats.
Digital Government
Pentagon’s New Leadership Accelerating Data-Centric Efforts
Chief Data Officer David Spirk said the deputy secretary of defense is providing “direct support” as they work through data decrees and open standards.
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