Data-Driven Decisions Act (HR 8751)

Data Foundation

This proposed legislation authorizes $41 million each year through Fiscal Year 2028 to support states in improving their information technology systems, adopting advanced analytics and artificial intelligence technologies, and strengthening data security and privacy protections. (text of bill not yet available)

Quarterly Progress Update of Agency Priority Goals

U.S. Office of Management and Budget

These updates mark reporting from the second quarter of the FY 2024 performance period covering January 1 through March 31. These updates inform the public about the progress being made in major federal agencies and highlight significant milestones or barriers along the way.

Webinar: President’s Management Agenda: Driving Results for All (Wed., July 10 – 1 p.m. Eastern)

U.S. Office of Management and Budget

Speakers from across partner agencies will discuss tangible efforts to improve customer experience — examples include implementing IRS’ Direct File Pilot, expanding hiring through the Pathways Program, and reducing barriers for small businesses to advance equity in procurement.

Updated Trust Dashboard for Federal Services

U.S. Office of Management and Budget

Between January and March 2024, agencies asked over 288,000 customers whether they trusted the agencies involved to meet public needs. For 23 of 33 services surveyed, at least 75 percent said “yes.” Details, data, and definitions are included.

Book Review: The Government Analytics Handbook

Public Administration Review

At a whopping 760 pages, the Government Analytics Handbook, edited by Daniel Rogger and Christian Schuster, is a monumental effort to provide an overview of the many sources of data from and on government and how analyzing these data can help strengthen public sector management.

Resource of the Week: Tennessee’s Office of Evidence & Impact

TN Department of Finance & Administration

The Office of Evidence and Impact (OEI) promotes and facilitates program evaluation to build evidence for state programs and policies. OEI’s program evaluation initiative has three main components: managing the Statewide Learning Agenda, enabling program evaluations, and communicating evidence.