Resource Format: Standards + Guidance
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IRS Direct File Pilot Program Filing Season 2024 After Action Report
The conclusion of the 2024 tax filing season marks the closure of the Direct File pilot, a yearlong effort to study the interest in — and feasibility of — creating a direct e-filing system as a new option for taxpayers to file federal income tax returns.
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Automation + AI Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence for the Federal Workforce
Thoughts from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for the federal workforce.
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Ensuring Timely and Accurate Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Determinations at Application
CMS urges states to review and improve their Medicaid and CHIP application processing timeframes to ensure compliance, timely coverage, and care, providing immediate and longer-term strategies for addressing application backlogs.
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Automation + AI HHS Plan for Promoting Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Automated and Algorithmic Systems by State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments in the Administration of Public Benefits
This plan promotes responsible AI use in public benefits administration by state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, aiming to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency while meeting recipient needs.
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Automation + AI Framework for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Use of Artificial Intelligence for Public Benefit Administration
This framework outlines USDA’s principles and approach to support States, localities, Tribes, and territories in responsibly using AI in the implementation and administration of USDA’s nutrition benefits and services. This framework is in response to Section 7.2(b)(ii) of Executive Order 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.
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Automation + AI Generative AI and Specialized Computing Infrastructure Acquisition Resource Guide
This website is designed to help Federal purchasers acquire generative artificial intelligence (AI) and specialized computing infrastructure for their organizations.
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Human-Centered Design Improving Access to Public Benefits and Customer Experience: Key Actions and Best Practices
Comprehensive and sustained improvement in benefits access and customer experience requires changes across policy, operations, technology, staffing, procurement, and more. This guide offers a collection of actions and best practices for states to apply.
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Digital Identity Biometric Identification Technologies: Considerations to Address Information Gaps and Other Stakeholder Concerns
Biometric identification technologies—such as facial recognition and fingerprinting—can affect underserved communities, including low-income and minority communities. GAO interviewed academics, advocacy groups, and technology experts to find out how.
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Policy Building Resilience: A Plan for Transforming Unemployment Insurance
The GAO placed the UI system on its High Risk List in June 2022, leading the DOL to develop a transformation plan detailing activities and strategies for building a resilient UI system capable of responding effectively to future economic challenges.
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Automation + AI State of California GenAI Guidelines for Public Sector Procurement, Uses and Training
The State of California government published guidelines for the safe and effective use of Generative Artificial (GenAI) within state agencies, in accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-12-23 on Generative Artificial Intelligence.
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Digital Identity Digital Identity Risk Assessment Playbook
This playbook is a method to apply the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-63-3 Digital Identity Guidelines. Federal agencies can perform a Digital Identity Risk Assessment (DIRA) to determine the appropriate identity, authenticator, or federation level outlined to access an application. While this playbook was written for U.S. Federal Agencies, it can be tailored to fit any organization.
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Human-Centered Design Digital Services Playbook
The Digital Services Playbook by the U.S. Digital Service outlines 13 essential principles for effective digital projects. The 13 key "plays" are drawn from successful practices from the private and public sectors. The playbook aims to help government agencies create user-centric, efficient digital services that meet citizens' needs and enhance overall delivery.