Intended Audience: State/Provincial Government: Agency
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Human-Centered Design Improving Digital Service Design
This session from FormFest 2024 focused on improving service delivery by hearing about work in multiple cities to rapidly digitize service delivery and work by the Department of Veteran Affairs around implementing service design principles in form revisions.
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Automation + AI All Things Artificial Intelligence
This session from FormFest 2024 walked attendees through some of the major changes AI is bringing to form design. Learn about the National Head Start Association’s use of AI to reduce administrative burden and the Canadian Digital Service’s tips for protecting government applications systems from AI.
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Human-Centered Design Bringing SNAP Benefits at Scale
This session from FormFest 2024 focused on how governments are scaling their SNAP benefits programs, with Maryland’s improved integrated benefits application and the Office of Evaluation Sciences’ changes to questions on the SNAP application.
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Talent + Hiring Government Titles and Technology Roles
This resource helps tech professionals navigate how their skills and roles align with government job types and titles, providing a starting point for exploring positions within the structured civil service system.
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Human-Centered Design The New York Experience (NYX)
The New York Experience – or “NYX” – aims to transform the customer experience across New York State agencies making our government work better for our people.
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Automation + AI AI-Powered SNAP Modernization: Analysis of Policy Issues Impacting the Use of Artificial Intelligence in SNAP Case Processing
This publication unpacks the rapidly evolving policy landscape surrounding the use of AI in SNAP case processing.
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Automation + AI AI-Ready: An Evaluation Guide for Health and Human Services Agencies
This is a practical tool designed to help government agencies make informed, responsible decisions about adopting AI technologies.
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Digital Identity Research Process: Account Creation and Identity Proofing in Online Public Benefits Applications
This publication describes the research process and protocol used in the Digital Benefits Networks research project, "Digital Account Creation and Identity Proofing in Public Benefits Applications."
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Digital Identity 2024 Edition: Account Creation and Identity Proofing in Online Public Benefits Applications
In December 2024, the Digital Benefits Network released an updated open dataset on authentication and identity proofing requirements across various public benefits applications to highlight best practices and areas for improvement in identity management.
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Data The State Data Privacy Act
A sample compromise bill built on existing state laws that meaningfully protects privacy while encouraging innovation.
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Human-Centered Design Reducing Administrative Burden in Pandemic Relief and Economic Recovery Programs
Millions in government benefits go unclaimed annually due to complex applications and lack of awareness. Simplifying processes, targeted outreach, and streamlined support can increase accessibility and ensure eligible individuals receive assistance.
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Human-Centered Design Less Jargon, More Compassion: A FormFest 2024 Profile
A profile on FormFest speakers Sarah Rodriguez, Emily Lippolis, and Verenice Ramirez, featuring stories about their motivations for working on public sector form innovation.