Author Archives: aspacap

Analytics/Evidence OMB Moving Ahead to Steer Agencies on Evidence-Based Policymaking Charles Clark, Government Executive Acting budget chief’s memo sets up three-year timeline, interagency council. The new way data will be managed in federal agencies Andrew Eversden, Federal Times New Office … Continue reading →

Analytics/Evidence Evidence-based decision making: What DOE, USDA and others are learning Wyatt Kash, FedScoop Evidence-based decision making is gaining traction at agencies, a new report says, and there are some clear lessons about how to increase federal use of the … Continue reading →

Analytics/Evaluation How to make the Federal Data Strategy succeed Steven Spano, Federal Computer Week A chief data officer can drive strategy and execution, but a vision where every employee is empowered by data requires an environment where the right processes … Continue reading →

Analytics/Evaluation OMB releases final data strategy, draft action plan Troy Schneider, Federal Computer Week Feedback on the 16-point implementation plan is due July 5. OMB’s new strategy gives agencies operational, tactical guide to increasing the value of federal data Jason … Continue reading →

Management and Performance ‘Employee engagement’ and agency performance Steve Kelman, Federal Computer Week The author digs into new research on management practices and employee perceptions. TSA Announces Pass-Fail Performance Management System for Screeners Erich Wagner, Government Executive TSA announced it … Continue reading →