Reading Time: < 1 minute By now, federal agencies universally recognize that data is an asset with seemingly limitless value as they seek to reduce costs, boost productivity, expand capabilities, and find better ways to support their mission and serve the public.
Reading Time: < 1 minute As federal agencies—by law and administration mandate—move to incorporate data and evidence-based decision-making into their missions, the Office of Management and Budget released a second wave of guidance Wednesday focused on maintaining trust, rigor, and ethics in the process.
Reading Time: 2 minutes The numbers don’t lie. The frequency of natural disasters is increasing, but the question remains, how do we better plan for the aftermath of these impending disasters? Post-disaster, it is crucial to estimate the damage quickly to support response and recovery services adequately.
Reading Time: 2 minutes REI Systems is pleased to have joined Johns Hopkins University and ACT-IAC on October 2, 2019, for a panel discussion that addressed the question “Are Analytics Important to Government…?”
Reading Time: < 1 minute Grants play a vital role in communities across the nation. Grants help pay for services at community health centers. They are integral to providing funding for programs at public schools. Grants fund initiatives in the arts, bolster transportation projects, and support law enforcement agencies. Yet only part of those grant dollars goes toward their intended purpose.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Did you know that artificial intelligence can lock-in bias and discrimination? This is a particular problem for government agencies entrusted to serve populations fairly. On June 20th, REI Systems and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) hosted a Government Analytics Breakfast (GAB) Forum to explore bias in artificial intelligence, and what to do about it.
