30 Measures for Cybersecurity

Federal News Network

The first-ever federal cybersecurity strategic plan for 2024-2026, prepared by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, outlines four major goals that are accompanied by 30 key metrics of effectiveness in meeting those goals.

OMB Releases Updated Performance Guidance to Agencies

U.S. Office of Management and Budget

As new policies and management initiatives have been introduced, the Federal Performance Framework has expanded to accommodate a more integrated and coordinated government-wide management approach aimed at advancing organizational performance improvement and management efforts at agencies. This essential guidance to agencies is updated annually by the Office of Management and Budget and is now available!

Data Initiatives to Improve Public Engagement

Government Executive

Dedicated civil servants, researchers, and trusted partners are promoting responsible access and use of government data by seeking, receiving, and integrating feedback and participation from the American public throughout the data collection and use process. But they need to take a more active approach to public engagement to help drive effective evidence-informed decisions. 

Upgrading Strategic Planning with Foresight

The Futurist

Futures work – or foresight as it’s more widely known – helps us strengthen strategic planning and become aware of the unknown risks and opportunities that lay 10+ years out. In fact, studies have shown that organizations that recognize that the future might change the very foundation of their business are 33% more profitable and achieve a 200% higher growth rate than the companies that do not.

Using Metrics to Help Governments Prepare for the Future

IBM Center for The Business of Government

This report analyzes how the shock of the pandemic and subsequent flood of recovery funding affected governments’ ability to use emergency dollars for public services, and draws on this analysis to develop recommendations for how states can use future recovery funds to help deliver key services during critical times of need.

Resource of the Week:  Evidence-Based Policy Newsletter

In September 2022, evidence advocate Jon Baron launched a newsletter for policymakers, researchers, and others who wish to keep abreast of rigorous evidence on “what works” in social policy. The newsletter shares his quick take on the latest findings — without spin, just the facts.