/preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/topics/governance/ Recent content in Governance on Digital.gov Hugo en-us /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2025/01/02/rebuilding-cdc-gov/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2025/01/02/rebuilding-cdc-gov/ Learn how the CDC.gov team used a bold “Clean Slate” approach to reimagine the site and meet real user needs. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/an-introduction-to-decommissioning-sites/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/an-introduction-to-decommissioning-sites/ Learn how to decommission a federal agency website when it no longer provides value or meets user needs. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/12/12/driving-digital-transformation-across-government-for-lasting-impact/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/12/12/driving-digital-transformation-across-government-for-lasting-impact/ Digital promotes effective, usable federal services that enhance public trust in government. Over the past four years, the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (OFCIO) has laid the groundwork for a modern, secure, and user-friendly federal government. From advancing cybersecurity to forging global partnerships and streamlining IT investments, these efforts have improved how millions interact with government services. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-transforming-federal-customer-experience-and-service-delivery/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-transforming-federal-customer-experience-and-service-delivery/ Learn how to strengthen customer experience and service delivery within your federal agency. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/11/12/crafting-quality-content-throughout-its-lifecycle/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/11/12/crafting-quality-content-throughout-its-lifecycle/ Learn about the life cycle of content, how content comes across to the user, and how to develop a content management strategy. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/11/08/transition-post-3-managing-electronic-messages-and-social-media-accounts/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/11/08/transition-post-3-managing-electronic-messages-and-social-media-accounts/ The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) released a new blog on the management of federal records and transitions for federal agencies. Shedding light on the usage of agency-managed communication platforms and social media accounts, agencies are given instructions on how to best comply with the requirements outlined in the Federal Records Act. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/10/22/publish-building-a-tool-to-make-mail-in-voter-registration-more-accessible/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/10/22/publish-building-a-tool-to-make-mail-in-voter-registration-more-accessible/ Vote.gov partnered with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to create an accessible tool for filling out the National Mail Voter Registration Form. It simplifies the process with features like screen reader compatibility, mobile-friendly design, and state-specific instructions. Available in English and Spanish, the tool reduces errors and helps state election offices process forms more efficiently, making voter registration easier for everyone. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/08/20/a-journey-of-improvement-creating-a-self-assessment-for-onrrs-digital-experience/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/08/20/a-journey-of-improvement-creating-a-self-assessment-for-onrrs-digital-experience/ Memo M-23-22 from the Office of Management and Budget provides guidance to federal agencies on delivering a digital-first public experience. To quantify its compliance with the memo, the Open Data, Design, and Development team at the Department of the Interior created and conducted a self-assessment of its digital products. The team used a scoring spreadsheet to measure compliance across categories like accessibility, design consistency, and mobile responsiveness. The results helped the team develop a plan to prioritize improvements and engage with leadership for support on other initiatives. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/08/07/department-of-labor-general-services-administration-to-centralize-government-benefits-information-on-usagov-and-usagov-en-espanol/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/08/07/department-of-labor-general-services-administration-to-centralize-government-benefits-information-on-usagov-and-usagov-en-espanol/ In September 2024, Benefits.gov will be discontinued, with its services and information moved to USA.gov and USAGov en Español. This change, which aligns with Executive Order 14058: Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government, aims to create a seamless, user-friendly experience for accessing government benefits in both English and Spanish. The new platform, with a focus on equitable access to information, will feature improved navigation and benefit-finding tools. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-strengthening-the-federal-government-commitment-to-digital-accessibility/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-strengthening-the-federal-government-commitment-to-digital-accessibility/ Learn how to implement Section 508, and strengthen and maintain your agency’s commitment to digital accessibility. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/06/18/back-to-basics-in-the-age-of-ai/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/06/18/back-to-basics-in-the-age-of-ai/ The federal government is actively discussing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). It has the potential to transform our digital service delivery, automate tasks, and enhance data analysis. However, AI also presents challenges and risks such as bias and ethical concerns. The team at 18F provides a quick overview of AI, its place in government today, and the techniques and frameworks they are currently using to navigate this complex new landscape. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/06/06/federal-customer-experience-omb-has-taken-actions-to-implement-cross-agency-priority-goals/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/06/06/federal-customer-experience-omb-has-taken-actions-to-implement-cross-agency-priority-goals/ In 2021, the President’s Management Agenda identified federal customer experience as a priority area for improvement. To implement this priority area, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) set two long-term, cross-agency priority (CAP) goals. In this study, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviews OMB and selected federal agencies’ efforts towards these CAP goals. Learn about actions taken by OMB and selected High Impact Service Providers (HISPs), how OMB has facilitated interagency collaboration, and the extent to which OMB has overseen and assessed progress on these CAP goals. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/06/04/fedramp-governance/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/06/04/fedramp-governance/ The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has recently updated its governance structure to better serve its customers. Learn about their recently-formed FedRAMP Board, composed of federal executives; the FedRAMP Technical Advisory Group (TAG), composed of technology experts; and updates made to the Federal Security Cloud Advisory Committee (FSCAC). These groups collectively aim to strengthen and expand FedRAMP’s cloud service capabilities. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/05/22/why-some-technologists-choose-public-service/ Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/05/22/why-some-technologists-choose-public-service/ The General Services Administration (GSA) employs nearly 12,000 people who provide services to federal agencies and the public, and has been recognized as one of the top federal agencies to work for, emphasizing a people-first culture. Through the Tech to Gov initiative, GSA’s Technology Transformation Services (TTS) has successfully recruited top tech talent to enhance digital government services. Get to know some of GSA’s newest technologists. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-the-registration-and-use-of-gov-domains-in-the-federal-government/ Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-the-registration-and-use-of-gov-domains-in-the-federal-government/ Learn how to implement the DOTGOV Online Trust in Government Act and understand how to register federal internet domain names. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-improving-access-to-services-for-people-with-limited-english-proficiency-lep/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-improving-access-to-services-for-people-with-limited-english-proficiency-lep/ Learn how to strengthen and improve meaningful language access for all people in the U.S., regardless of the language they speak. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/04/12/trusted-tester-for-web-certification-courses-version-5-1-3-now-available/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/04/12/trusted-tester-for-web-certification-courses-version-5-1-3-now-available/ The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated its Trusted Tester program courses. It features six improvements, including accessible plain language, adjusted exam requirements, and enhanced course design. The updated curriculum aligns with the latest Trusted Tester Conformance Test Process for Web, offering a more efficient learning experience. Enrollment is open via the Training Portal, and inquires can be directed to the DHS Accessibility Helpdesk for assistance. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/04/09/meet-your-digital-experience-council/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/04/09/meet-your-digital-experience-council/ The Digital Experience Council plays a critical role in coordinating governmentwide efforts and assisting agencies in delivering digital experiences that meet the public’s needs and expectations. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/04/08/justice-department-to-publish-final-rule-to-strengthen-web-and-mobile-app-access-for-people-with-disabilities/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/04/08/justice-department-to-publish-final-rule-to-strengthen-web-and-mobile-app-access-for-people-with-disabilities/ On April 8, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland signed a final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the accessibility of web content and mobile applications for people with disabilities. This final rule clarifies the obligations of state and local governments to make their websites and mobile applications accessible. Learn more about this rule and why the Attorney General believes it will “break down barriers that have kept people with disabilities from fully participating in American Life.” /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-improving-the-management-of-federal-programs-and-projects/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:02:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-improving-the-management-of-federal-programs-and-projects/ Learn how to implement the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act to deliver better websites and digital services. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/02/09/timeless-top-10-best-practices-for-great-government-websites/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2024/02/09/timeless-top-10-best-practices-for-great-government-websites/ While the field of federal web management continues to evolve, the core best practices have remained essentially unchanged for two decades. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/11/29/part-2-delivering-on-21st-century-idea-a-case-study-from-the-gsa-smartpay-team/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:02:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/11/29/part-2-delivering-on-21st-century-idea-a-case-study-from-the-gsa-smartpay-team/ A GSA SmartPay product owner shares his experiences as a first-time product owner in a government agile development project. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/an-introduction-to-trust/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:29:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/an-introduction-to-trust/ Guidance on how to build government websites that people can trust. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/09/22/why-the-american-people-deserve-a-digital-government/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:26:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/09/22/why-the-american-people-deserve-a-digital-government/ OMB recently released new policy guidance for government that includes a variety of actions and standards to help federal agencies design, develop, and deliver modern websites and digital services. Memo M-23-22, Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience, will make it seamless for the public to obtain government information and services online, and help agencies fully implement the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA). /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/08/08/4-steps-writers-and-editors-can-take-to-demonstrate-value/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/08/08/4-steps-writers-and-editors-can-take-to-demonstrate-value/ As plain language writers and editors, we need to demonstrate the value we bring to projects. This writeup explains how to calculate the costs of our work and articulate its value. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/05/15/a-digital-accessibility-catalyst-for-your-next-policy-refresh/ Mon, 15 May 2023 14:51:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/05/15/a-digital-accessibility-catalyst-for-your-next-policy-refresh/ Use GSA’s IT Accessibility Policy Framework to update digital accessibility language in your agency’s policies. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/03/24/who-is-your-website-manager/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:29:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/03/24/who-is-your-website-manager/ The importance of HR and accountability to improving digital service delivery at federal agencies. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/02/23/digital-governance-at-gsa/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:31:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/02/23/digital-governance-at-gsa/ A peek into GSA’s internal processes for managing their websites and improving digital experience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/10/14/sunrise-to-sunset-building-a-customer-centric-digital-ecosystem/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/10/14/sunrise-to-sunset-building-a-customer-centric-digital-ecosystem/ GSA has developed the Digital Lifecycle Program, with tools and guidance to help teams manage a compliant, customer-centric digital property from ideation through sunsetting. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/10/07/taking-a-design-led-approach-to-digital-modernization/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:06:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/10/07/taking-a-design-led-approach-to-digital-modernization/ Learn how GSA uses collaboration, empathy, and existing expertise to modernize their digital portfolio and improve customer experience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/08/25/senior-executives-part-5-use-stories-as-leading-indicators/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:18:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/08/25/senior-executives-part-5-use-stories-as-leading-indicators/ Executives often rely on productivity metrics to measure success, but these measures can obscure whether the software is actually working for users. Stories are a better resource to build a strategy between a senior executive and a product team. This is part five in a series on how senior executive and tech teams can be better allies. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/08/19/measuring-and-justifying-the-government-experience/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:21:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/08/19/measuring-and-justifying-the-government-experience/ Private sector organizations use revenue as the primary measurement to justify improving experiences. Many government services don’t have revenue as a lever, so how can we justify work to improve experience? The Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) leveraged a few metrics on their team that fall into three categories: laws and regulations, improving the experience for users, and saving time for employees. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/08/01/webinar-recap-how-to-build-your-digital-dream-team/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:55:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/08/01/webinar-recap-how-to-build-your-digital-dream-team/ Highlights from the Web Managers Community of Practice panel that shared how to get the right team in place to create a trusted, seamless online experience for all your customers. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/06/08/announcing-data-governance-charter-templates/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:25:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/06/08/announcing-data-governance-charter-templates/ /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/01/21/the-customer-experience-symposium-series-a-thought-incubator-for-federal-cx-practitioners/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:21:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/01/21/the-customer-experience-symposium-series-a-thought-incubator-for-federal-cx-practitioners/ What is the past, present, and future of public sector customer experience practice? The CX Symposium series gathers practitioners to map our way. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/01/19/new-improvements-to-regulations-gov-boost-transparency-and-engagement/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:57:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/01/19/new-improvements-to-regulations-gov-boost-transparency-and-engagement/ /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2021/05/21/8-ways-community-of-practice-cop-managers-can-improve-member-engagement-on-listservs/ Fri, 21 May 2021 09:31:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2021/05/21/8-ways-community-of-practice-cop-managers-can-improve-member-engagement-on-listservs/ Are you a Digital.gov Community of Practice (CoP) lead? Find yourself participating in a CoP discussion and wondering what else you can do? We’ve got some suggestions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2020/09/09/a-federal-guide-derisk-government-technology/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2020/09/09/a-federal-guide-derisk-government-technology/ /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/services/service_section508-gov/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/services/service_section508-gov/ Guidance for federal agencies on IT accessibility compliance. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/checklist-of-requirements-for-federal-digital-services/ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 01:20:11 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/checklist-of-requirements-for-federal-digital-services/ Links to relevant laws, policies, and regulations for federal agencies. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/communities/web-content-managers/ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 02:31:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/communities/web-content-managers/ Create a better online experience for the public alongside government web content managers. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/required-web-content-and-links/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:37:26 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/required-web-content-and-links/ Various policies require you to have certain content—or provide links to content—from specific places on your website. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/omb-circular-a-130/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/omb-circular-a-130/ Managing Information as a Strategic Resource /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/an-introduction-to-digital-governance/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:05:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/an-introduction-to-digital-governance/ Learn why governance is essential to digital experience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/introduction-to-federal-web-standards/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:12:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/introduction-to-federal-web-standards/ The federal website standards help agencies provide high-quality, consistent digital experiences for everyone. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/delivering-digital-first-public-experience/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/delivering-digital-first-public-experience/ Learn how to implement 21st Century IDEA to design and deliver better websites and digital services. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/05/17/how-to-build-your-digital-dream-team/ Tue, 17 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/05/17/how-to-build-your-digital-dream-team/ Learn how to get the right team in place to help you create a trusted, seamless online experience for all your customers. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2020/05/27/whos-on-your-digital-dream-team/ Wed, 27 May 2020 23:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2020/05/27/whos-on-your-digital-dream-team/ This week, we’re exploring what it means to establish effective governance, and looking at ways to clarify and fill the roles of all the players on your team. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2020/04/24/a-guide-for-agencies-building-cx/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2020/04/24/a-guide-for-agencies-building-cx/ GSA’s customer experience team has released a federal buying guide to aid agencies with buying CX Services. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2020/04/22/strengthen-your-organizations-vision-through-collaboration/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2020/04/22/strengthen-your-organizations-vision-through-collaboration/ Inclusive visioning helps accelerate successful outcomes. To help agencies innovate from within, bring people together to make big IT Modernization strategies come to fruition. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/26/dap-learning-series-agency-analytics-governance/ Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/26/dap-learning-series-agency-analytics-governance/ We’ll talk to members of various agencies to find out how analytics programs and tools are governed at that agency. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/06/16/fostering-medical-innovation-a-plan-for-digital-health-devices/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:07:18 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/06/16/fostering-medical-innovation-a-plan-for-digital-health-devices/ It is incumbent upon FDA to ensure that we have the right policies in place to promote and encourage safe and effective innovation that can benefit consumers, and adopt regulatory approaches to enable the efficient development of these technologies. By taking an efficient, risk-based approach to our regulation, FDA can promote health through the creation /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/05/03/foia-best-practices-workshop-continues-this-summer/ Wed, 03 May 2017 11:00:41 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/05/03/foia-best-practices-workshop-continues-this-summer/ The Office of Information Policy (OIP) is pleased to announce two new topics and dates for our Best Practices Workshop series as we continue this initiative this summer. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/01/19/automatic-https-enforcement-for-new-executive-branch-gov-domains/ Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:00:30 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/01/19/automatic-https-enforcement-for-new-executive-branch-gov-domains/ HTTPS is a necessary baseline for security on the modern web. Non-secure HTTP connections lack integrity protection, and can be used to attack citizens, foreign nationals, and government staff. HTTPS provides increased confidentiality, authenticity, and integrity that mitigate these attacks. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/01/11/digitalgov-university-in-review-2016-training-trends/ Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:00:02 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/01/11/digitalgov-university-in-review-2016-training-trends/ Thanks to your participation, DigitalGov University (DGU), the events platform for DigitalGov, hosted over 90 events with 6,648 attendees from over 100 agencies across federal, tribal, state, and local governments. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/11/04/celebrating-nanotechnology-with-a-day-a-dash-some-nuggets-and-a-plan/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 11:00:56 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/11/04/celebrating-nanotechnology-with-a-day-a-dash-some-nuggets-and-a-plan/ Summary: The release of an updated National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan caps a month of activities highlighting nanotechnology. The Federal government continues to play a key role in the success of the U.S. nanotechnology enterprise through the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI)—as was /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/10/28/laying-the-foundation-for-a-more-secure-modern-government/ Fri, 28 Oct 2016 03:00:16 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/10/28/laying-the-foundation-for-a-more-secure-modern-government/ Summary: Building on efforts to boost Federal cybersecurity & as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, today we’re releasing a proposed guidance to modernize Federal IT. America’s spirit of ingenuity and entrepreneurship created the world’s most innovative economy and keeps us dominant in today’s digital age. Indeed, in 1985 about 2,000 people used the Internet; /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/30/further-enhancing-the-federal-governments-privacy-practices/ Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:30:06 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/30/further-enhancing-the-federal-governments-privacy-practices/ Summary: The Office of Management and Budget is releasing updated guidance on the role and designation of Senior Agency Officials for Privacy. The digital economy has transformed how citizens interact with their Government. Government services related to immigration, student loans, health insurance, and veterans’ benefits are just a sample of the services now available online. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/29/nasa-open-gov-plan-2016-outline/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 02:00:50 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/29/nasa-open-gov-plan-2016-outline/ Here is the outline for our 2016 Open Government Plan. Let us know what you think. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/19/building-on-30-years-of-experience-to-prepare-for-the-future-of-biotechnology/ Mon, 19 Sep 2016 01:00:45 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/19/building-on-30-years-of-experience-to-prepare-for-the-future-of-biotechnology/ Summary: EPA, FDA, and USDA unveil two documents as part of the Administration’s continuing effort to modernize the Federal regulatory system for biotechnology products. Today, the Federal government has taken an important step to ensure public confidence in the regulatory system for biotechnology products and to improve the transparency, predictability, coordination, and, ultimately, efficiency of that /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/16/updated-foia-regulation-template-and-guidance-now-available/ Fri, 16 Sep 2016 10:00:24 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/16/updated-foia-regulation-template-and-guidance-now-available/ On September 7th, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) released an updated version of its Guidance for Agency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations, along with an updated FOIA Regulation Template. These resources were first issued in March 2016. OIP has updated them to take into account changes made to the FOIA by the FOIA Improvement /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/09/data-act-prototype-simplicity-is-key/ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:00:54 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/09/data-act-prototype-simplicity-is-key/ Last week we wrote about how we diffuse knowledge through shared interests and sharing best practices on the Micro-purchase Platform. This week, we’ll focus on some of the lessons learned during the (completed) DATA Act prototype. Importantly, though that project has finished, this post is not meant to be a full retrospective /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/09/agency-mobile-resources-at-the-ready-following-omb-memo/ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 01:00:59 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/09/09/agency-mobile-resources-at-the-ready-following-omb-memo/ Note: This is a guest blog post by Amando E. Gavino, Jr., Director, Office of Network Services, ITS/FAS/GSA. He is responsible for a portfolio of telecommunication acquisition solutions that provide government agencies the ability to meet their diverse set of telecommunication requirements. Acquisition solutions include Networx, Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions – EIS (the future replacement for /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/08/09/the-peoples-code/ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 01:00:47 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/08/09/the-peoples-code/ Summary: Today, we’re releasing the Federal Source Code policy to support improved access to custom software code developed by or for the Federal Government. “If we can reconceive of our government so that the interactions and the interplay between private sector, nonprofits, and government are opened up, and we use technology, data, social media in order /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/02/25/bringing-agile-inside/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:00:58 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2016/02/25/bringing-agile-inside/ We hear a lot about agile software development being used in work with customers and end users. User stories are developed, coders and programmers turn them into prototypes, then testing is done to make sure the features work and do what is expected. But, agile is more than a way to develop software; it’s a /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/2012-digital-government-strategy/ Tue, 29 Sep 2015 10:15:27 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/2012-digital-government-strategy/ The 2012 Digital Government Strategy mission drives agencies, and the need to deliver better services to customers at a lower cost. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2015/08/21/agile-strategy-implementation/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 11:17:27 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2015/08/21/agile-strategy-implementation/ The Challenge Much like GSA experienced three years ago, the Management Information Systems Office (MISO) organization at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had a vision, a short deadline, and the need to change and change fast. MISO is responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing a variety of enterprise business systems across the CDC. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2015/07/24/cio-council-releases-it-policy-library/ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:00:34 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2015/07/24/cio-council-releases-it-policy-library/ The CIO Council recently published an IT Policy Library database in order to provide agency innovators with a searchable, comprehensive collection of IT reporting and action requirements for federal agencies. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2015/06/12/how-governance-supports-your-agencys-digital-government-strategy/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:00:33 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2015/06/12/how-governance-supports-your-agencys-digital-government-strategy/ What is governance, and how can you make good governance usable in your agency? The federal government developed the Digital Government Strategy to deliver better Web services to the American people. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2015/03/13/us-canada-and-mexico-collaborate-to-improve-open-government-and-digital-services/ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:10:14 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2015/03/13/us-canada-and-mexico-collaborate-to-improve-open-government-and-digital-services/ Many forces are converging to strengthen the political, economic and commercial ties that bind the United States, Canada and Mexico. The GSA Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies (OCSIT) has anticipated this drive toward collaboration for decades, building a network of links among the three nations’ Chief Information Officers and other national technology and data experts. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2014/06/23/hacking-the-bureaucracy-one-task-at-a-time/ Mon, 23 Jun 2014 13:00:53 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2014/06/23/hacking-the-bureaucracy-one-task-at-a-time/ Are you having trouble getting training or professional development opportunities? Federal employees can gain access to a variety of professional development opportunities and work on digital projects across the government through the Open Opportunities program. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2014/06/09/facebook-increases-public-service-verification-to-improve-citizen-engagement-2/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 02:32:35 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2014/06/09/facebook-increases-public-service-verification-to-improve-citizen-engagement-2/ Facebook is now the first social media platform to start verifying all federal government pages with their signature blue checkmark using the Federal Social Media Registry API. The Federal Social Media Registry provides the singular source that allows social media platforms to quickly collect real government accounts—emphasizing the critical need to ensure the trust, quality and /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2014/05/28/government-it-is-a-small-world/ Wed, 28 May 2014 10:20:48 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2014/05/28/government-it-is-a-small-world/ The world is getting smaller all the time for those who deal with issues of information technology (IT) in government. GSA’s long-standing relationships with high-level government IT officials in other countries are becoming more and more useful to the smooth functioning of government. With the widespread use of the Internet to conduct government business, IT /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2014/04/10/policyops-a-better-way-to-create-and-implement-government-policies-and-programs/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 02:06:42 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2014/04/10/policyops-a-better-way-to-create-and-implement-government-policies-and-programs/ “PolicyOps” is a better way to create and implement government policies and programs through cutting-edge data analytics and new collaboration methods. PolicyOps (“Policy” plus “Operations”) is a new proposal for improving policy making and policy implementation. Based on a cutting-edge IT management method, DevOps (“Development” plus “Operations”), PolicyOps has two major concepts. First, closer collaboration /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2013/11/04/sharing-information-across-and-within-organizations-shouldnt-be-challenging/ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 09:26:25 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2013/11/04/sharing-information-across-and-within-organizations-shouldnt-be-challenging/ Are you involved in a collaborative project where you need to share information? Whether it is within an organization across units or external to an organization – across agencies, or levels of government – sharing of information can be fraught with challenges. The Center for Technology in Government, (CTG) University at Albany, New York has released /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2013/06/06/chief-digital-officer-roles-and-responsibilities/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:00:11 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2013/06/06/chief-digital-officer-roles-and-responsibilities/ In my previous blog post, I asked if your agency needs a Chief Digital Officer and before you answer maybe you’d want to know what exactly would a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) do at your Agency? According to Tim Bourgeois of ChiefDigitalOfficer.net , the biggest asset a CDO brings /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2013/05/30/does-your-agency-need-a-chief-digital-officer/ Thu, 30 May 2013 09:03:16 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2013/05/30/does-your-agency-need-a-chief-digital-officer/ Russell Reynolds Associates, the senior-level executive search firm, says that the last 2 years have seen the rise of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO), a senior executive who sits at the right hand of the CEO. According to the consulting firm Gartner, 25% of organizations will have a Chief /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2012/11/21/how-nasa-chose-a-new-content-management-system/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:21:29 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2012/11/21/how-nasa-chose-a-new-content-management-system/ A case study on how NASA is choosing a new enterprise content management system (CMS). The Challenge NASA.gov needs a new enterprise CMS. They’re facing issues such as software obsolescence, inconsistent website governance, and a large amount of unstructured content stored in flat HTML files. Their current system is almost a decade old, and the /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2012/08/29/digital-government-strategy-milestones-report/ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:00:19 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2012/08/29/digital-government-strategy-milestones-report/ Yesterday marked three months since the release of the Digital Government Strategy and agencies have been making great strides in meeting the milestones toward building a 21st Century Government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2012/08/12/agile-sprinting-to-digital-governance-recommendations/ Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:51:19 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2012/08/12/agile-sprinting-to-digital-governance-recommendations/ To help agencies produce better decision-making across the organization about how to best spend resources on digital services and manage their data, the Digital Government Strategy tasked the Digital Services Advisory Group with “recommending guidelines on agency-wide governance structure for developing and /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2012/06/27/hitting-the-ground-running-with-the-digital-strategy/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:28:21 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2012/06/27/hitting-the-ground-running-with-the-digital-strategy/ Last month, the Obama Administration launched the Digital Government Strategy, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at building a 21st Century Digital Government that delivers better digital services to the American people. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/sources/cio-council/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/sources/cio-council/ The U.S. Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the CIO Council establish standards against which the success of all agency programs can be measured.