Unlocking the Power of City Data

Results for America

Does building a strong foundation of data lead to good American Rescue Plan (ARP) investments? Mathematica and RFA compared ARP Dashboard scores with What Works Cities (WWC) Certification scores. We found that Certified cities were better positioned to use data and evidence to promote recovery, economic mobility and racial equity through ARP funds.

Quarterly Updates on Federal Performance Progress

U.S. Office of Management and Budget

For the first quarter of FY 2024 (Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2023), OMB saw significant progress across each of its three priority areas. Presidential Management Agenda teams are leveraging data to expand workforce development opportunities, supporting growth for service delivery providers, and advancing federal procurement and financial management. The website provides new data details, such as the employee viewpoint survey dashboard.

Strategic Foresight: Empowering America’s Future

Baldrige Foundation

The Baldrige Foundation proudly celebrates the launch of the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance (FFAA), a new collective endeavor of leading foresight and strategy experts dedicated to the creation of a U.S. Office of Strategic Foresight to navigate the 21st century’s myriad threats, complexities, and opportunities. FFAA’s mission aligns seamlessly with the Baldrige Foundation’s emphasis on building resilience and long-term success across American organizations.

The Case for a U.S. Office of Strategic Foresight

Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance

This new federal office will foster a whole-of-government futures strategy by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing insights about emerging trends, potential disruptions, and future scenarios. It will also galvanize critical discussions on long-term challenges and opportunities driving our security, economy, and overall well-being of the nation.

Resource of the Week: Center for Strategic Foresight

U.S. Government Accountability Office

The Center for Strategic Foresight operates within GAO’s Office of Strategic Planning and External Liaison, playing the important role of analyzing trends that will affect federal agencies and programs now and in the future. It tracks 12 trends affecting government and society.