Intended Audience: County Government: Executive Branch
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What is Digital Identity?
In this updated primer, the DBN introduces the concept of digital identity, and provides brief snapshots of digital identity-related developments internationally and in the U.S.
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Policy2Code Demo Day at BenCon 2024: Video and Recap
The Policy2Code Prototyping Challenge explored utilizing generative AI technology to translate U.S. government policies for public benefits into plain language and code, culminating in a Demo Day where twelve teams showcased their projects for feedback and evaluation.
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A Gov How-To Guide For Recruiting User Research Participants
The U.S. Digital Response (USDR) developed a guide for recruiting user research participants for user research in a government setting.
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InnovateUS AI Resources
AI resources for public professionals on responsible AI use, including a course showcasing real-world applications of generative AI in public sector organizations.
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Hiring Question Bank for Digital Service Teams
A toolkit with interview questions for digital service teams hiring digital talent to leverage.
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Artificial Intelligence Handbook for Local Government
This handbook provides local governments with practical guidelines, best practices, and ethical considerations for adopting and using AI tools, emphasizing transparency, human oversight, and risk management.
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Reducing Administrative Burdens: The U.S. Federal Government Framework
This brief outlines the U.S. federal government’s framework to identify, reduce, and address administrative burdens through a series of executive orders, legislative actions, and updated policies focused on improving customer experience and increasing access to government benefits.
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Connecting residents to climate-resilient green careers
The Green Jobs Career Pathways Tool aims to connect job seekers in Ramsey County and St. Paul with sustainable climate-positive career pathways.
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Improving RFPs with User Research How “Summary Sheets” Can Improve Solicitations
This report explores how "summary sheets" can improve government IT procurement by making RFPs clearer and easier for vendors to evaluate.
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The Big Shift: An Analysis of the Local Cost of Federal Cuts
This report examines how recent federal spending cuts and policy changes are shifting costs onto county governments, potentially burdening local budgets and services.
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Digital Doorways to Public Benefits: Beneficiary Experiences with Digital Identity: Executive Summary
Led by the Digital Benefits Network in partnership with Public Policy Lab, the Digital Doorways research project amplifies the lived experiences of beneficiaries to provides new insights into people’s experiences with digital identity processes and technology in public benefits. This executive summary gives an overview of the project’s findings.
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Digital Doorways to Public Benefits: Beneficiary Experiences with Digital Identity
Led by the Digital Benefits Network in partnership with Public Policy Lab, the Digital Doorways research project amplifies the lived experiences of beneficiaries to provide new insights into people’s experiences with digital identity processes and technology in public benefits. This report details the project’s findings, directly highlighting the voices of beneficiaries through videos and photos.