Organization: Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Usability Testing Guidance Memo
This memo provides guidance on conducting usability testing under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), clarifying when PRA approval is required, and offering strategies for quickly implementing improvements based on usability feedback for federal forms and websites.
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M-25-07 Broadening Public Participation and Community Engagement with the Federal Government
This memorandum provides guidance to Federal agencies on how to broaden public participation and community engagement to improve government decision-making, enhance transparency, and build trust by engaging with communities, especially underserved groups.
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Core principles of product launches in government
This blog discusses the importance of phased rollouts for government software products, emphasizing the benefits of starting small, gathering real-world user feedback, and resolving issues before a full public release.
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Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
The Executive Order of October 30, 2023, establishes a coordinated approach to ensure the safe, responsible, and innovative development of artificial intelligence in the United States, addressing risks, promoting competition, and safeguarding national security.
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OMB M-24-10 Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence
Executed on March 28, 2024, this memorandum establishes new agency requirements and guidance for AI governance, innovation, and risk management, including through specific minimum risk management practices for uses of AI that impact the rights and safety of the public.
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Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
Issued on February 2, 2023, this Executive Order provides guidance to combat discrimination and advance equal opportunity, including by redressing unfair disparities and removing barriers to government programs and services.
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Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Issued on October 30, 2023, this Executive Order provides guidance to support the responsible development of Artificial Intelligence.
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Running Into the Fire: A FormFest 2024 Profile
A profile on FormFest speaker Luke Farrell, featuring stories about his motivations for working on public sector form innovation.
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Summary Report of 2023 RFI on Open Source-Software Security Initiative
The RFI summary report consolidates submissions received from the open-source software community and details twelve activities that members of the OS3I plan—or have completed—in 2024-2025.
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Cutting Red Tape for Americans Renewing Their Health Coverage
USDS partnered with CMCS and state Medicaid agencies to improve eligibility and enrollment systems after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended, focusing on health coverage renewals.
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Digital Services Playbook
The playbook outlines 13 essential principles for effective digital projects drawn from successful practices from the private and public sectors.
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M-24-08 Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
This memorandum provides guidance to help agencies advance digital accessibility by maintaining an accessible Federal technology environment, promoting accessible digital experiences, and continuing the implementation of accessibility standards.