As the role of data in government grows, agencies are searching for ways to manage the sprawl, California officials said at a recent event.

The new chief data officer will be responsible for developing a comprehensive data strategy aligned with Denver's goals.

South Dakota Chief Information Officer Madhu Gottumukkala said near-term goals like cybersecurity training will be balanced with long-term IT modernization efforts.

Indiana Chief Information Officer Tracy Barnes said the recent interest in AI finally gives technology leaders a chance to clean their data.

New survey results from Ernst & Young and NASCIO show that only 22% of states operate data quality programs.

Data quality is important, officials said in a recent survey, but few states have yet to launch formal data quality programs.

Counting errors, political feuds and a lack of common data governance is making it more difficult for states to get control of the pandemic, a government data…

A new guide from the nonprofit group Results for America provides case studies and best practices for governors seeking to use data more effectively.

Tyler Kleykamp helped forge statewide legislation and policy that supports initiatives ranging from opioid-addiction recovery to the magnet school lottery.

A report by the city's inspector general finds the Chicago Police Department uses disorganized, outdated and inaccurate information to track gang activity.