Growing data culture requires agencywide buy in, officials say
Among the ways data officials are building that culture: Shark Tank-style competitions and a “data bodega.”
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Commerce looking to publish AI-ready data guidance in coming months
Progress on the Department of Commerce guidance comes as agencies across government underscore data as an AI barrier.
Federal chief data officers need more resources and authority to execute AI mission, survey finds
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…
Data Foundation recommends installing federal chief data officer
The nonprofit says establishing the role would improve the visibility and capabilities of agency CDOs.
Legislation would see 8 federal regulators create financial data standards
The Financial Data Transparency Act would give them four years to open the data in a machine-readable format.
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OMB fills chief statistician vacancy after 2 years
Karin Orvis is tasked with ensuring the government has high-quality, actionable data to inform policy decisions.
White House declares Year of Evidence for agencies
The effort builds on work to increase governmentwide use of evidence to make policy and program decisions and restore trust in government.
USCIS chief data officer prioritizing data quality in fiscal 2022
Linking digital records around the same person is key to streamlining the processing of immigration benefits.
Harnessing data at the Dept. of Education; Attracting data talent for the federal workforce
On the latest episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, Department of Education CISO Steven Hernandez on how data is crucial to his organization and Data Foundation President…
OMB looks to hire federal chief statistician again
The nearly two-year vacancy has seen every Evidence Act regulatory action fall behind schedule.
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