Good government geek, passionate about data-informed government, customer input, operational efficiency. @DataSmartCities at @Harvard fellow, @napawash fellow
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Thx @NickRHart and @SuzetteKKent for shining light on the $3,000/person/year cost of the federal govt failing to use data that is on hand. Reduce improper payments by modernizing data governance. Great recs, to which I'd add drawing insights from cities as well as states.
"we need focused leadership to turn the promise of the Federal Data Strategy into reality to stop fraud and build a government that works smarter for the American people" federalnewsnetwork.com/comme…
Nick, agree with you that using data doesn’t have to mean choosing sides. Here’s to your continued “radical collaboration”
In the past 24 hours I've been asked dozens of times what the election means for our national data and evidence initiatives. I'll have much more to say in coming days. In the interim, I'm going to share a piece I wrote in 2019 about the Federal Data Strategy issued by OMB's Russ Vought. The Data Foundation has a core value of "radical collaboration" that we live every day -- we work with everyone because when it comes to using data and evidence, we don't choose sides, we aspire to truth and use for improving society. nextgov.com/ideas/2019/07/fe…
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A topic I've been thinking about for much of my career; the (sometimes tense) relationship between accountability and discretion. See how #GenAI and other types of #artificialintelligence can transform this aspect of governance in my newest paper.
Our newest working paper is live: co-authored by @GoldsmithOnGov and Juncheng "Tony" Yang, this piece further explores the potential for #artificialintelligence and #GenAI to transform governance through increasing both discretion and accountability. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/ai…
Important work from PERF drawing on medical, EMS and police experts for practical, evidence-based guidance on reducing deaths caused by police restraint. Well done @CWexlerPERF !
Trending: PERF releases new report on avoiding restraint-related deaths policeforum.org/trending20se…
Its not every day that dedicated public servants just doing their job makes the news. Kudos to the CIA for their work to prevent the attack planned in Austria. Thx @julianbarnes for this story.
It was the CIA that gathered the intelligence that prevented the Vienna terror attack against Taylor Swift’s concert goers this month, deputy director says at INSA’s summit. nytimes.com/2024/08/28/us/po…
Some urban residents suffer more than the rest of us in extreme heat. Here are some ideas for cities to prepare for and respond to extreme heat. Thanks @GoldsmithOnGov and @DataSmartCities for partnership on this work scholar.harvard.edu/sites/sc…
What a moment! The dictionary has a new picture to define both “classy” and “sportsmanship.”
Biles and Chiles bow to Queen Andrade 👑
📸 @Olympics
ALT Simone Biles and Jordan chiles, in the Team USA blue and navy track suits, crouching in a position as they bow to Rebeca Andrade on the top step of the podium who is wearing yellow pants and a green jacket as she raises her arms above her head
Great reflection from @GoldsmithOnGov on the history and future of the role of data in city government.
.@GoldsmithOnGov taking the opportunity to reflect on the last 10 years of the DATA Act and the role of the Chief Data Officer. See where we've been to know where we're going! datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/gr…
National survey data is our next crumbling infrastructure. Instead of bridges collapsing it will be policy without the foundation of data. This is an unseen but urgent need. Thx @AmstatNews for this report.
The Nation's Data at Risk - Meeting American's Information Needs for the 21st Century / Thanks to @AmstatNews for this incredibly important report! amstat.org/policy-and-advoca…
As temperatures outside warm its a good time to read @DataSmartCities summary of actions cities can take to protect vulnerable populations. Thanks @GoldsmithOnGov for leading discussion and @HarvardCenter @VKellyTurner @caleb_dresser @swfujii @DDelliGatti @MlsScammell
In May our Community Data Health Initiative hosted an Urban Heat Resiliency Design Workshop, and today we're highlighting 3 key takeaways from this event. See some of the most crucial things your city can do to protect residents from dangerous heat.
datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/th…
Boston’s 78% decline in murder so far this year is testament to long-term thinking, ambitious goal setting, and collaboration. Thanks @MayorWu for leadership and @tchu88 @Abt_Thomas @bostonpolice @HealthyBoston for consistent efforts.
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Workers shouldn’t have to risk their lives because of #ExtremeHeat. @OSHA_DOL is developing a rule but it’s gonna take a while. (Plus SCOTUS 😒). All hands on deck! States & local govt must act & of course workers/unions are key. My latest in @nytimes nytimes.com/2024/06/21/opini…
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Open data portals hold the promise of transparency and civic engagement, but only if people actually use them. Washington state tackled this challenge head on by conducting a usability study of their portal. govtech.com/analytics/washin…
Thought-provoking piece from @_Jen_Silverman in @nytimes on the role of art in society. For me, being in an art museum or going to a show is about wonder and curiosity and exploring the grey in between life’s black and white. Otherwise we may as well stay home.
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Good news from Chicago, an early leader in using data to improve government operations. Congrats to @ChicagoCDO on this appointment and his consistent leadership and innovation.
The Chicago City Council has confirmed Nick Lucius as CIO to spearhead strategy for the just-created Department of Technology and Innovation. Lucius has a background in law and data science. govtech.com/workforce/chicag…
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New article alert! Read about @CityofTacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards (former president of @leagueofcities) and the work she's doing to increase equity through a data-driven approach to visualizing, understanding, and promoting equity across her city.
datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/di…
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A fantastic article by @GoldsmithOnGov about the groundbreaking work done by @Rikesh_Digital at @TfL. Highly recommend reading if you're interested in #innovation and #localgov! datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/ho…
Exciting news for the justice data community. Thanks @Econ_Mike and @UM_CJARS team.
Favorite accessory for a government nerd - my “i voted” sticker. Grateful for those who work the polls to support my right to vote. Also grateful to my immigrant ancestors for coming to this country and impressing on me the duty to vote.
Smart use of technology and a good example of public-private partnership to innovate. Thanks @EnvDefenseFund @MethaneSAT
A new era in tracking global methane pollution and holding emitters accountable has begun! Check out the moment @MethaneSAT successfully separates from the @SpaceX #Falcon9 and commences orbit.