Transparently Speaking, Are Bad Data Better than No Data At All?

Transparently Speaking, Are Bad Data Better than No Data At All?

Dennis D. McDonald
ARRA, Big Data, Data, Data Conversion, ETL, Legislation, Standards, Transparency, eGovernment
I’ve been researching government program transparency and the hype surrounding “big data.” Given OMB’s recent statement of support for improving access to accurate Federal spending data I’ve also been giving some thought to what improved access might actually mean, based on my own experience with data conversion and consolidation projects.
Developing Digital Strategies for Web-based Public Access to Government Performance Data

Developing Digital Strategies for Web-based Public Access to Government Performance Data

Dennis D. McDonald
Accessibility, Data Access, Governance, List05, Performance, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Transparency, eGovernment
On January 29, 2013 I was privileged to attend a meeting of the Government Performance Coalition at George Washington University in Washington DC. During that meeting Shelley Metzenbaum, OMB Associate Director for Performance and Personnel, discussed the “performance improvement” pages of the Performance.gov website.

The Link Between Mobile Tech and Government Transparency

Dennis D. McDonald
Big Data, Customer Communication, Data Access, Mobile Tech, Transparency, eGovernment
It’s no secret that mobile technologies are disrupting traditional IT management approaches. Industry analysts such as Gartner acknowledge this. But what’s the link between the public’s increasing use of mobile technologies and the governments agencies at all levels are making their programs — and their data — more open and accessible?

Better Online Data Access and Visualization May Not Be Enough

Dennis D. McDonald
Accessibility, Data, Data Access, Media, Transparency, Web, eGovernment
Our ability to store and provide access to vast amounts of information is growing. We need to focus on how such information is to be used most efficiently and most effectively. At the same time, through careful planning and design we must avoid the expense of developing and supporting systems and websites that people do not or cannot use. In these times of fiscal austerity such an outcome would be inexcusable.
Why I'm Uneasy about "Big Data" and Government Programs

Why I'm Uneasy about "Big Data" and Government Programs

Dennis D. McDonald
Acquisitions, Big Data, Data Conversion, Governance, Project Management, Standards, Transparency, eGovernment
I appreciate that scaling, discoverability, and innovation are all potentially enhanced when the size, variety, quality and number of data sets surrounding a particular process or function are aggregated and exposed. Jewels can become visible. Inconsistencies can be identified and resolved. Impacts can be tracked.
Better Org Charts Will Improve Government Agency Transparency and Accountability

Better Org Charts Will Improve Government Agency Transparency and Accountability

Dennis D. McDonald
Accountability, Call Center, Contact Center, Customer Care, Customer Communication, Customer Support, EPA, Org Charts, Transparency, eGovernment
Making sure that a meaningful org chart is available, precisely because it is a public statement about responsibility, might just be one of the simplest and most direct methods we have for promoting government program transparency and accountability.
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