In a time of crisis, behavioral science offers insights into how to reduce the paperwork and other administrative burdens that prevent people from taking advantage of crucial support services.
On May 19, 2023, the Digital Benefits Network published a new, open dataset documenting authentication and identity proofing requirements across online SNAP, WIC, TANF, Medicaid, child care (CCAP) applications, and unemployment insurance applications.
A profile on FormFest speakers Sarah Rodriguez, Emily Lippolis, and Verenice Ramirez, featuring stories about their motivations for working on public sector form innovation.
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.
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.
This guidance provides detail on activities to be conducted by designated High-Impact Service Providers (HISPs) under the Executive Order on Customer Experience.
The report evaluates the 2023 Newborn Supply Kit pilot program, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing maternal stress, alleviating financial burdens, and increasing trust in government services among new parents, especially in low-income communities.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This session from FormFest 2024 featured the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Digital Service talking about their work to reduce form burdens for internal and external users.
This session from FormFest 2024 focuses on accessibility, featuring British Columbia’s work to improve legal form usability and tips from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on making forms more accessible overall.
This session from FormFest 2024 features Arizona’s form improvement capacity building initiative and Massachusetts’ form improvements that were a result of the Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience act.
