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OMB M-25-06: Re-establishing the Chief Data Officer Council

OMB memorandum M-25-06 re-establishes the Federal CDO Council, for which the authorization under by the OPEN Government Data Act of 2018 expired on Dec. 15, 2024.

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Publishing Agency: White House
Publishing Organization: Office of Management & Budget
VIEW RESOURCE ON: WhiteHouse.gov (archives)
Last Updated: 2025
Registration Required: No

EO 13960: Promoting the Use of Trustworthy AI in the Federal Government

EO 13960: Promoting the Use of Trustworthy AI in the Federal Government, outlines policies and principles for agencies when designing, developing, acquiring, and using AI technologies.

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Publishing Agency: Office of Management and Budget
VIEW RESOURCE ON: FederalRegister.gov
Last Updated: 2020
Registration Required: No

OMB Circular A-137: Strategic Management of Acquisition Data and Information

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Circular No. A-137 on May 14, 2024, which aims to improve the management of acquisition data across federal agencies.

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Publishing Agency: Office of Management and Budget
VIEW RESOURCE ON: WhiteHouse.gov (archives)
Last Updated: 2024
Registration Required: No

DHS Chief Data Officer Council Website

The DHS Chief Data Officer Council is a senior-leadership governance body that will mature Enterprise Data Management across the Department.

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Publishing Agency: Department of Homeland Security
VIEW RESOURCE ON: DHS CDO Council
Last Updated: Ongoing
Registration Required: No

2022 Army Data Plan

The 2022 Army Data Plan (ADP) is an enterprise approach toward improving data management to ensure the Army becomes a data-centric organization.

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Publishing Agency: U.S. Department of the Army
VIEW RESOURCE ON: Army.mil
Last Updated: 2022
Registration Required: No

Data.gov Guidance on Data Legislation

Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget on data issues, and other memoranda applicable to federal agencies.

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VIEW RESOURCE ON: DATA.gov
Last Updated: Ongoing
Registration Required: No

2023-2025 IC Data Strategy

The IC CDO Council released the 2023-2025 IC Data Strategy on July 18, 2023, subtitled “The IC Data-Driven Future: Unlocking Mission Value and Insight.”

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Publishing Agency: Office of the Director of National Intelligence
VIEW RESOURCE ON: DNI.gov
Last Updated: 2023
Registration Required: No

VA Data Maturity Model Selection (PPT)

The VA’s Data Maturity Workgroup created this PPT overview of the requirements, selection process, and results of the VA’s Data Maturity Model assessment.

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Publishing Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
VIEW RESOURCE ON: VA.gov
Last Updated: 2020
Registration Required: No

Curated Data Skills Catalog

The Curated Data Skills Catalog, part of the Federal Data Strategy, enhances data competencies within federal agencies.

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Publishing Organization: Federal CDO Council
VIEW RESOURCE ON: Resources.data.gov
Last Updated: 2020
Registration Required: No

OMB M-25-05: Phase 2 Implementation of the Evidence Act

OMB issued M-25-05 in Jan. 2025 to provide Phase 2 implementation guidance on data management and dissemination under the Evidence Act.

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Publishing Agency: Office of Management and Budget
VIEW RESOURCE ON: BidenWhiteHouse.archives.gov
Last Updated: 2025
Registration Required: No

DHS Evidence-based Data Strategy

The DHS Evidence-based Data Strategy offers a comprehensive approach to using data-driven insights to inform policy and operational decisions.

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Publishing Agency: Department of Homeland Security
VIEW RESOURCE ON: DHS.gov
Last Updated: 2021
Registration Required: No

Summary of Financial Data Transparency Act Requirements

The Data Coalition published a summary of the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA), which aims to modernize financial reporting by making data electronically searchable and enhancing transparency.

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Publishing Organization: Data Coalition
VIEW RESOURCE ON: DataCoalition.org
Last Updated: 2022
Registration Required: No

Data.gov Case Studies & Examples

Articles, use cases, and proof points describing projects undertaken by data managers and data practitioners across the federal government.

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VIEW RESOURCE ON: DATA.gov
Last Updated: Archive
Registration Required: No

DOD Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy

The DoD published its ​Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy in late 2023 to continue the Department’s digital transformation.

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Publishing Agency: DOD Chief Digital and AI Office , Department of Defense
VIEW RESOURCE ON: Defense.gov
Last Updated: 2023
Registration Required: No

VA Handbook 0900: Open Data (DOCX)

The VA Handbook 0900: “Open Data – Managing Information as an Asset” provides guidelines for managing and disseminating data within the VA and publicly.

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Publishing Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
VIEW RESOURCE ON: VA.gov
Last Updated: 2023
Registration Required: No

Department of State Enterprise Data Council Charter

The State Department’s Enterprise Data Council (EDC) Charter defines the EDC’s mission, authority, membership, responsibilities, and administration.

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Publishing Agency: Department of State
VIEW RESOURCE ON: State.gov
Last Updated: 2020
Registration Required: No

FERC Data Governance Working Group Charter

The FERC Data Governance Working Group Charter outlines the framework for managing data as a strategic asset, aligning with FERC’s strategic and business objectives.

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Publishing Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
VIEW RESOURCE ON: FERC.gov
Last Updated: 2109
Registration Required: No

EO 14110: Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

EO 14110: Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI outlines principles for development/use of AI and establishes AI oversight responsibilities.

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Publishing Agency: Office of Management and Budget
VIEW RESOURCE ON: FederalRegister.gov
Last Updated: 2023
Registration Required: No

CDO Magazine Podcasts

CDO Magazine interviews data leaders and posts the interviews on its website and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/1mOuN2AOmAG08krSbPELTQ.

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VIEW RESOURCE ON: CDOMagazine.tech
Last Updated: Ongoing
Registration Required: No

VA Data Management Glossary (DOCX)

The VA’s Data Management Glossary defines data management-related terms for activities managed by the VA’s Data Governance Council.

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Publishing Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
VIEW RESOURCE ON: VA.gov
Last Updated: 2016
Registration Required: No

Treasury Data Governance Board Charter

The Treasury’s Data Governance Board charter defines the vision, functions, membership, authority, accountability and operations of the board.

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Publishing Agency: Department of the Treasury
VIEW RESOURCE ON: Treasury.gov
Last Updated: 2021
Registration Required: No

Data.gov Data Standards Repository

Per Federal Data Strategy Action 20, a data standards repository to accelerate the creation and adoption of data standards across agencies.

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VIEW RESOURCE ON: DATA.gov
Last Updated: Ongoing
Registration Required: No

Bureau of Indian Affairs Data Governance Policy

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Data Governance policy, part of the Indian Affairs Manual, guides compliance with DOI data management policies, procedures, and guidelines.

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Publishing Agency: Department of the Interior
VIEW RESOURCE ON: BIA.gov
Last Updated: 2024
Registration Required: No

NTSB Data Strategy FY 2023-2026

The NTSB Data Strategy (FY23–26) outlines a plan to foster a data-informed culture, enhance decision-making, and strengthen data governance.

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Publishing Agency: National Transportation Safety Board
VIEW RESOURCE ON: NTSB.gov
Last Updated: 2023
Registration Required: No

Department of State Enterprise AI Strategy

The State Department’s Enterprise AI Strategy establishes a centralized vision for AI innovation, infrastructure, policy, governance, and culture.

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Publishing Agency: Department of State
VIEW RESOURCE ON: State.gov
Last Updated: 2023
Registration Required: No

Federal Data Strategy

The Federal Data Strategy (2019) seeks to guide Federal agencies in practicing ethical governance, conscious design, and a learning culture.

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Publishing Agency: Office of Management and Budget
VIEW RESOURCE ON: Data.gov
Last Updated: 2019
Registration Required: No

Cloud Data Management Capabilities Framework (CDMC)

The EDM Council’s CDMC is a best practices, assessment, and certification framework for effectively managing data in the cloud.

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VIEW RESOURCE ON: EDMCouncil.org
Last Updated: Ongoing
Registration Required: No

Federal AI Use Case Repository

The federal AI Use Case Inventory website (https://ai.gov), managed by OMB, serves as a centralized repository of applicable AI use cases

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Publishing Agency: Office of Management and Budget
VIEW RESOURCE ON: AI.gov
Last Updated: Ongoing
Registration Required: No

FERC Open Data Plan

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) created its Open Data Plan to make government-maintained public data openly accessible.

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Publishing Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
VIEW RESOURCE ON: FERC.gov
Last Updated: 2022
Registration Required: No

Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM)

Developed by the EDM Council, the Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM) is the industry-standard framework for data management.

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VIEW RESOURCE ON: EDMCouncil.org
Last Updated: Ongoing
Registration Required: No

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