The Indian Affairs Manual, Part 78, Chapter 2 (PDF) establishes the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA) policy for its Data Governance Program, which is managed by the BIA’s Associate Chief Data Officer (ACDO). The program provides guidance and recommendations regarding the adoption of, and compliance with, Department of the Interior (DOI) data management policies, procedures, and guidelines. The program utilizes evidence-based decision support and data as a strategic asset to facilitate BIA’s compliance with data management objectives.
