For High-Performance Government, Deputy Secretaries Need to Act Like Chief Operating Officers
Government Executive | December 19, 2017
Legislation is pending in Congress that would require every federal department to have a chief data officer and a chief evaluation officer. The bill, based on recommendations from the Commission on Evidence-Based Policy, would advance data-driven decision-making in policy and management. Yet, standing alone, the new legislation would not be enough. A subtler, more fundamental change is required.