Deloitte's Adita Karkera said the survey found that providing CDOs with more resources and authorities "can help agencies maximize the use of data to improve the delivery…

The signing of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act sent agencies running to find a CDO.

Some agencies have named dual-hatted chief data officers, potentially undermining their unique role facilitating evidence-based policymaking, according to a new white paper.

The agency will select up to three detailees to work with agencies tracking progress.