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Today the Data Foundation announced the launch of the new Climate Data Collaborative in our #ClimateWeekNYC event, in partnership with the Doris Duke Foundation. Thank you to Sam Gill & Sacha Spector from Doris Duke for kicking off the event, and for Ali Zaidi, President Biden's Climate Advisor for acknowledging the critical role of #data in addressing climate issues & data needs moving forward. Today we also launched a new partnership with Crosswalk Labs & Jason Burnett, providing neighborhood level CO2 emissions data, now available as #open data at open.crosswalk.io. Learn more about the Data Foundation's Climate Data Collaborative at https://lnkd.in/dfdvjCYu! Thank you to our entire team who supported the events this week and to all who work to create or make date useful for our decision-makers. #ClimateWeek24 #climateweek #openscience #evidencebased #sciencebased

Statement from Data Foundation President & CEO Nick Hart, Ph.D. on the The White House Office of Management and Budget's Final Rule on Public Trust in Data: "OMB’s release of the final Public Trust rule marks an important milestone in implementing the #EvidenceAct. The success of this rule will depend on meaningful collaboration across the federal data ecosystem, far beyond recognized statistical agencies and units. The Data Foundation urges statistical agencies to work closely with Chief Data Officers, Evaluation Officers, Performance Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Financial Officers, and other key data leaders to ensure this rule supports a comprehensive, government-wide approach to evidence-building activities and responsible data use. The Data Foundation looks forward to engaging with our community and partners to fully understand the implications of the regulation rule and support its effective implementation." #CDO #Performance #GPRA #EvidenceBased #Privacy #CIPSEA #FSS #Statistics #CFO #CIO cc Karin Orvis Sam Berger Dominic Mancini Rob Friedlander Steve Pierson https://lnkd.in/eXQGwdta

Join us 10/30 to talk interoperability, standardization, privacy, AI & much more! Discuss the evolution and impact of data policy at #govDATAx2024, the premier event for our #data & #evidence community – learn more here: >>https://buff.ly/4cZpDcO 🔒🔗#data #evidence #democracy

📉 Data Hurdles: The Billion-Dollar Problem in Government Spending A recent Congressional hearing exposed data challenges hampering efforts to prevent improper payments: 🌐 Limited access to essential databases 🌐 Poor data quality across agencies 🌐 Lack of interoperability between systems 🌐Antiquated IT infrastructure 🌐 Siloed data prohibiting comprehensive fraud detection 🔷 Result: Up to $251 billion in annual improper payments. Dive into the data dilemma facing our government:https://buff.ly/4dyLBDH

TOMORROW: Join us at 1pm for a preview of Data Foundation’s 2024 Survey of Federal Evaluation Officials! Our webinar that will delve into survey findings and recommendations, covering successes, developments, and opportunities to support capacity in the federal evaluation community. RSVP: https://buff.ly/3BlYcN8 #DataPolicy #EvidenceBasedPolicy #EvidenceAct #Evaluation

In an increasingly interconnected world, how will data policy frameworks evolve to address the critical triad of interoperability, standardization, and privacy? At #govDATAx2024 we'll explore how to strike the delicate balance between data sharing for public good and protecting individual privacy rights. Experts will discuss emerging standards for data interoperability and how they can streamline government operations while enhancing citizen services. We'll also delve into the ethical implications of data standardization and how to ensure equity in our data-driven future. Join us for this crucial conversation that will shape the foundation of data policy for years to come. Save the date now! >> https://buff.ly/4cZpDcO #GovDATAx2024 #data #evidence #government

The Data Foundation welcomes our newest Board Member -- Ron Vassallo, CEO of Kaptivate -- who joined in Sept 2024. "We are thrilled to welcome Ron Vassallo to our Board of Directors,” said Sherry Weir, Data Foundation Board Chair. “Ron’s extensive experience in digital strategy, innovation, and management consulting will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission of promoting data transparency and accessibility in the public sector. Ron's insights will be crucial as we explore new frontiers in data governance and engagement." Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/e3kiUXSC Our current Data Foundation Board includes Craig Clay Molly Irwin Kathryn Newcomer Nancy Potok Mark Urbanczyk Lynn Peng Steven Meizanis Nick Hart, Ph.D. kris rowley Paul Seckar Valerie A. Logan Kevin Richards Sherry Weir