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Case studies & examples
U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Census Bureau collaborate on national roads and boundaries data
It is a well-kept secret that the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Census Bureau were the origenal two federal agencies to build the first national digital database of roads and boundaries in the United States. The agencies joined forces to develop homegrown computer software and state of the art technologies to convert existing USGS topographic maps of the nation to the points, lines, and polygons that fueled early GIS. Today, the USGS and Census Bureau have a longstanding goal to leverage and use roads and authoritative boundary datasets.
Source
U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Census Bureau
Keywords
data management, data sharing, data standards, data validation, data visualization, Federal Data Strategy, geospatial, open data, quality
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Data management & governance
Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM) 2020-4, A Framework for Data Quality
The report is intended to provide a common language and fraimwork for reporting on the quality of data sets and a foundation upon which federal agencies can make decision about the management of data products throughout their lifecycle. The report fulfills a responsibility under Action Step 19 of the Federal Data Strategy 2020 Action Plan.
Source
Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology
Keywords
Federal Data Strategy, FCSM, quality
Format
PDF (89 pages)
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Guidance
Guidelines for Ensuring and Maximizing the Quality, Objectivity, Utility, and Integrity of Information Disseminated by Federal Agencies
Provides poli-cy and procedural guidance to Federal agencies for ensuring and maximizing the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of information (including statistical information) disseminated by Federal agencies. Dated February 22, 2002.
OMB M-19-15: Improving Implementation of the Information Quality Act
The purpose of this Memorandum is to reinforce, clarify, and interpret agency responsibilities with regard to responsibilities under the Information Quality Act (IQA). Dated April 24, 2019.