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U.S. National Archives and Records Administration faces a major problem. "In an era of digital storage, NARA does not plan to build another. This is but one of a string of troubles confronting the agency, which is responsible for preserving the nation’s official documentary history. Not only is NARA starved for funding, understaffed and facing a mountain of 13 billion pages to digitize, it’s also about to be engulfed by a digital tsunami of new records. At the same time, backlogs persist in declassification of important chapters in history, a long-running crisis that involves not only NARA but also various national security agencies." https://lnkd.in/e44mk-cs

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Thanks to FedScoop for bringing this perspective on Fed data hiring from Robert King and Taka Ariga. Relates to the Data Science Hiring Toolkit published last week by the Federal Chief Data Officers Council: https://lnkd.in/e5AdYSqn #datascience #govdata #datamanagement #governance

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📊 Just Released: New report reveals federal CDOs are taking on #AI governance while seeking clearer guidance on roles & responsibilities. Download the 2024 Federal CDO Survey results to learn how data leaders are adapting to emerging tech: https://buff.ly/3AODF3X

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As stewards of data in the government, it’s critical that we remain proactive in advancing data governance to drive transparency, accountability, and innovation. That’s why we’re thrilled to elevate our efforts and align with key industry thought leaders (like those with the Data Foundation). #DataGovernance #DataDrivenGovernment #DataInnovation

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🌐 Attn: state, district, and #K12 leaders considering how to develop #AI guidelines! Our 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 policy team has just released a repository of existing frameworks that we hope are helpful for your planning and implementation efforts. 📁 https://lnkd.in/egZUa6-A Importantly, our colleagues at New America's 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 have also created a complementary guide for #educators grappling with ethical, privacy, and security considerations related to using #AI in the classroom. Browse through these companion resources below. 📁 https://lnkd.in/e5qJQdeF

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#DYK? You can uncover commitment data through the OGP Data Dashboard, find reform insights in the Open Gov Guide, learn about #opengov impact with the Skeptics Guide, and more through our Resources page. Ready? Learn more below 👇 https://lnkd.in/ehtSBJkp

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Find out how the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security is revolutionizing access to criminal justice information with the Criminal Justice 360 Cross-Tracking System created by Egen. Learn how this central data hub improves criminal justice transparency and drives informed policy decision- making: https://lnkd.in/g6JR6X-B #ClientSuccess #CreateNewPossibilities

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✍️ USDC Fellows Trey Gordner and Chizobam Nwagwu published a guide for web and digital practitioners in government on why public policy matters when it comes to building user-centered products. The six-part crash course describes the different types of public policy and contextualizes four key federal policies that are crucial for web and digital teams across government: the Paperwork Reduction Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Privacy Act, and the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). Check out the full guide on Digital.gov: https://lnkd.in/grZK8yfT

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This GAO article highlights the efforts and challenges in standardizing data across federal grants under the GREAT Act. It discusses the importance of developing machine-readable data standards and the need for regular communication with Congress and stakeholders to improve grant management​. https://lnkd.in/egfYfxe8 #Zenius #Grants #GAO

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Explore critical criminal justice reform resources at FAMM's Policy Resource Library. Discover policy briefs, reports, and data to help advocate for fairer sentencing laws. https://lnkd.in/e8yC-iDT #policyresources #reports

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📢 How does limiting access to home addresses in public records impact investigative and accountability journalism? A study by Jodie Gil of Southern Connecticut State University published in Brechner's Journal of Civic Information, found that 89% of investigative reporters rely on home addresses for fact-checking, source verification, and location-based stories. 🌐 Check out the study here: https://lnkd.in/dPZN9K6X #Journalism #Transparency #FOIA #BrechnerFOI #PublicRecords

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Did you know that all 50 states and the District of Columbia have received a federal statewide longitudinal data system grant, and that 26 of those states received a grant during the 2023 round of funding? Learn about SLDS funding and more on updated our 50-State Comparison on Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDSs)! Explore the 50-State Comparison here: https://ow.ly/Kihn50REhXK Be sure to also check out the accompanying Policy Guide on the current statewide longitudinal data system landscape! #EducationPolicy #Schools #Data

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🚨 NEW: Today, ITI released a new policy guide for U.S. federal, state, and local policymakers looking to develop effective policies to harness the benefits of AI in the #publicsector while ensuring responsible #innovation. The blueprint emphasizes the need for trust-building, efficiency, and access to cutting-edge solutions and offers key recommendations include establishing policy frameworks, investing in #AI expertise, promoting competition in AI #technology acquisition, simplifying compliance, safeguarding sensitive information, and standardizing terminology. Read the full document here: https://lnkd.in/gzZsKD_J

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The National Academy of Public Administration announced today a new "Field Guide for Financing Public-Sector Integrated Data Systems and Evaluation" designed to be an all-in-one resource. The federal government spends more than $1.2 trillion annually on grants to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, whose leaders need to know what works and how to sustain high performance. Policy challenges and priorities require holistic approaches that draw on multiple agencies and programs. The Field Guide aims to address knowledge gaps and establish best practices for government leaders at all levels. Among other important elements, the Field Guide: - Walks through allowable ways to spend federal grant dollars on data and evaluation capacity. - Shows how to match funding strategies with goals for building, operating, and/or enhancing an integrated data system (IDS). - Provides rich examples and case studies of how leading states and localities are already doing this work and paying for it effectively. - Explains how to prepare for an audit of IDS. - Points the way to non-federal sources that can help fill gaps in IDS funding. Learn more at our site! https://lnkd.in/exDpcZN5 Terry Gerton Erika Cintron Jonathan Garcia Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) National Association of Counties The Council of State Governments ICMA - International City/County Management Association National Association of State Budget Officers National Association of State Chief Administrators

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📢 Attention Maryland Residents and Public Servants 📢 Are you looking to understand how to comply with the Maryland Public Information Act? Check out this insightful article that breaks down everything you need to know: How to Comply with the Maryland Public Information Act. Learn about the key steps and best practices for accessing and managing public records while protecting privacy rights. This guide is essential for anyone involved in handling public information requests: https://lnkd.in/eFRquUJ2 Don’t miss out on this valuable resource! #MarylandPIA #PublicInformation #PrivacyProtection #CaseGuard

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Feith Systems is encouraged by the bipartisan support for modernizing federal records laws. Given increasingly rapid changes in technology, this is a crucial step to transform how the government manages and secures its records. https://lnkd.in/eCiu3gnT

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🖥️Join Nicole Gill and Caitlin Oyler of CODISCOVR for an insightful webinar on "Collecting Difficult Stuff: Considerations for Social Media and Third-party Application Collection & Emerging Applications to Consider for Collection!" 📅Thursday, July 18, 2024 ⏰1-2 pm EDT 📲Explore the complexities of data collection from social media and messaging platforms. 🔍Learn best practices for collecting ephemeral messages and discover the apps and trends shaping the future of data collection in eDiscovery. 🔗Link to register in comments. #Webinar #eDiscovery #CLE #DataCollection #SocialMedia #LegalTech

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