Nancy Potok Archives

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The AI leadership imperative: Preparing federal agencies for AI’s impact

A new report highlights how an AI leadership development program serves as a model for helping agency leaders navigate uncharted waters in adapting artificial intelligence.

Jun 20, 2024 By Scoop News Group

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OMB fills chief statistician vacancy after 2 years

Karin Orvis is tasked with ensuring the government has high-quality, actionable data to inform policy decisions.

May 3, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

Evidence-Based Policymaking Act oversight committee publishes first report

The Advisory Committee on Data for Evidence Building has made seven key recommendations for improving the use of data across agencies.

Nov 1, 2021 By John Hewitt Jones

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OMB looks to hire federal chief statistician again

The nearly two-year vacancy has seen every Evidence Act regulatory action fall behind schedule.

Oct 8, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

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CDC would become central point for pandemic data under new House bill

The Health STATISTICS Act would have the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set data and technology standards.

Aug 24, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

Government of the future can’t happen if each agency acts on its own, report says

But how can collaboration really happen? Government leaders offer some advice on how to actually break down silos.

Feb 5, 2020 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier