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Measuring & Encouraging Performance Info in Government World Bank (Donald Moynihan) The existence of government analytics does not ensure its use. This chapter dis­cusses how governments can measure the use of government analytics—or, in other words, conduct analyt­ics on government … Continue reading →

Three Reasons to Avoid Using Indexes and Scores YouTube (4:14 min.) Stacey Barr You might think that rolling up your performance measures or KPIs into a weighted score or composite index is a great strategy to simplify your dashboard, to … Continue reading →

WEBINAR: Attacks on Auditor Independence (Thursday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m. Eastern) ASPA Center on Accountability & Performance There is a perennial threat to auditor independence at the state and local levels. A panel of veteran practitioners take attendees behind the scenes to … Continue reading →

How Data Literacy Improves Decision-Making State Tech Magazine  Governments must increase data literacy across a broader set of employees so that anyone who interacts with data can be proficient in understanding it and using it to inform leaders and affect … Continue reading →

WEBINAR: Did American Rescue Plan Further Evidence & Performance Practices? (Tues., Sept 19, 1 p.m. Eastern) ASPA Center for Accountability & Performance  Have the requirements for evidence-based approaches and annual performance reporting enhanced state and local performance management and reporting? Hear from U.S. … Continue reading →