Produced By: Federal/National Government: Agency
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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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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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International Work on Human Centered Form Design
This session from FormFest 2024 focused on human centered form improvements from the City of Reykjavik and the German Digital Service’s form simplification project.
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Reducing Form Burden at the Federal Level
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.
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How IRS Direct File Demystified Tax Forms and Built Trust
This mainstage session from FormFest 2024 featured behind-the-scenes stories about the IRS’ work to turn tax forms from static PDFs into a user friendly digital experience.
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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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OMB Circular No. A-11, Section 280 – Managing Customer Experience and Improving Service Delivery
This guidance provides detail on activities to be conducted by designated High-Impact Service Providers (HISPs) under the Executive Order on Customer Experience.
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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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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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U.S. Public Participation Playbook
A resource for government managers to effectively evaluate and build better services through public participation
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U.S. Department of Commerce Equitable Data Playbook
This playbook shares best practices and innovations related to data and analytical approaches for improving grant outcomes. Equitable data practices improve the effectiveness and efficiency of federal program dollars through better resource allocation and more informed decision-making.
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SNAP Language Access Study
The study investigates how state agencies administering SNAP comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by providing language access for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP).