Digital Strategy: Delivering Better Results for the Public

May 23 marks one year since we released the Digital Government Strategy, as part of the President’s directive to build a 21st Century Government that delivers better services to the American people. The Strategy is built on the proposition that all Americans should be able to access information from their Government anywhere, anytime, and on any device; that open government data - data that are publicly accessible in easy-to-use formats - can fuel innovation and economic growth; and that technology can make government more transparent, more efficient, and more effective. A year later, there’s a lot to be proud of.

In the end, the digital strategy is all about connecting people to government resources in useful ways. And by “connecting” we mean a two-way street. We are counting on the public - developers, entrepreneurs and innovators - to join us, and be a part of the process. Together, we will continue to modernize government to respond to 21st Century opportunities.

[Steve VanRoekel is the U.S. Chief Information Officer and Administrator. Todd Park is the U.S. Chief Technology Officer.]