New Federal Agency Priority Goals for FY 2024-2025

U.S. Office of Management and Budget

Newly-released FY 2024-25 Agency Priority Goals span across the Federal Government and ties into several of the Biden-Harris Administration’s long-term priorities. Some represent joint efforts across agencies, and many continue efforts from the previous two-year goals with powerful new quantitative targets.

Refreshed PMA Website

U.S. Office of Management and Budget

In addition to updating Agency Priority Goals, the governmentwide performance.gov website underwent a refresh with a new look and greater interactivity (e.g., ability to sort strategic goals by agency and by topic), it also showcases new quarterly updates on the governmentwide President’s Management Agenda.

Louisville’s Real-Time Gun Violence Dashboard

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Certain crime data are now more accessible in Louisville, KY. Louisville Metro Government unveiled an online gun violence dashboard that tracks homicides and non-fatal shootings dating back to 2010. Along with historical data, the dashboard is updated as new crimes happen. 

Data Literacy: The Drive to Educate the Public Sector Workforce

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Understanding the power of data is not just with your data analytics people. “Everybody has to understand, at some level, the importance of data,” says Rita Reynolds, chief information officer for the National Association of Counties.

OMB Adds Metrics to Digital Experience Oversight

Government Executive

In September, the Office of Management and Budget released long-awaited 21st Century IDEA Act guidance on digital experience with requirements around accessibility, branding content and more. Now, it’s piloting new analytics it says will help it measure and advance progress across agencies over time. 

Resource of the Week: Translating Theory into Practice: Toolkits to Inform, Inspire, and Influence Policy

UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose

This blog series explores a typology of some of the key functions of policy toolkits, ranging from “systematization” and “collation,” through to “exemplification” and “education.” Lots of links and examples are included.