Dashboard for Extracting Regional Insights and Ranking Food Deserts in Northe...Karthikeyan Umapathy
2019 Florida Data Science for Social Good (FL-DSSG) Feeding Northeast Florida project results presented as a poster at the University of North Florida (UNF) Digital Humanities Initiative (DHI) Digital Projects Showcase event on November, 15, 2019.
Fast Track Proposal to Budgeting for Results Commission 02 22 13Greg Wass
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Supporter recruitment in a COVID-19 world - more onion/Care2 webinar 22 April...more onion
Care2 acquisition in a COVID-19 world - presentation by Rhiannan Sullivan, VP Strategy and Partnerships, Europe for Care2. Slides from more onion/Care2 joint digital strategy webinar, 22 April 2020
A collaborative effort of the Farm to Preschool Subcommittee of the National Farm to School Network, the workshop was led by: Stacey Sobell, Ecotrust/National Farm to School Network; Zoe Phillips, Urban & Environmental Policy Institute, Occidental College; Emily Jackson, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project/National Farm to School Network; Katy Pelissier, Ecotrust
Dashboard for Extracting Regional Insights and Ranking Food Deserts in Northe...Karthikeyan Umapathy
2019 Florida Data Science for Social Good (FL-DSSG) Feeding Northeast Florida project results presented as a poster at the University of North Florida (UNF) Digital Humanities Initiative (DHI) Digital Projects Showcase event on November, 15, 2019.
Fast Track Proposal to Budgeting for Results Commission 02 22 13Greg Wass
Proposal to BFR Commission to select one outcome/program group to accelerate (100 day plan). Budgeting for Results is the State of Illinois' statewide effort to link annual budgets to results/outcomes.
Supporter recruitment in a COVID-19 world - more onion/Care2 webinar 22 April...more onion
Care2 acquisition in a COVID-19 world - presentation by Rhiannan Sullivan, VP Strategy and Partnerships, Europe for Care2. Slides from more onion/Care2 joint digital strategy webinar, 22 April 2020
A collaborative effort of the Farm to Preschool Subcommittee of the National Farm to School Network, the workshop was led by: Stacey Sobell, Ecotrust/National Farm to School Network; Zoe Phillips, Urban & Environmental Policy Institute, Occidental College; Emily Jackson, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project/National Farm to School Network; Katy Pelissier, Ecotrust
Successful Recipes to Reach Rural CommunitiesEnroll America
Reaching out to uninsured individuals in rural communities requires unique solutions and a touch of creativity. This webinar covered a few things you should consider when conducting rural outreach and highlighted successful outreach strategies used during the first open enrollment period to engage the rural uninsured. Learn about practical and replicable strategies that you can implement to engage the uninsured living in the rural areas near you!
Medicaid: Taking Stock of an Essential Program in Uncertain Timesmilfamln
Medicaid is a state-federal program that provides essential services and benefits for low-income families and for many who have special health care needs. Military caregivers and their families may find themselves interacting with Medicaid in cases where TRICARE and ECHO coverage is not enough or when family members are not eligible for TRICARE and/or ECHO coverage. This year, there has been significant discussion about reforming and changing Medicaid in terms of the way it is funded, the services that are provided, and who may be eligible for the program. It is important for military support personnel, caregivers and military families to be aware of developments that are or might be underway in the Medicaid program.
Enroll America’s Communicator’s Guide: How to Message Get Covered, Stay CoveredEnroll America
Webinar slides from October 27, 2014. As health coverage communicators, our first priority is to give consumers the confidence they need to get covered and stay covered. Please join us as we offer lessons learned in effective messaging in both press and digital space from the first open enrollment period. We also discussed our strategy for continuing to motivate uninsured consumers to action into the next enrollment period and explaining the process for those renewing. This webinar also focused on important messages for engaging young adult, Latino, and African American populations. You can view the recording here: http://www.enrollamerica.org/resources/webinars/ready4oe2-effective-strategies-second-open-enrollment-period/.
Successful Recipes to Reach Rural CommunitiesEnroll America
Reaching out to uninsured individuals in rural communities requires unique solutions and a touch of creativity. This webinar covered a few things you should consider when conducting rural outreach and highlighted successful outreach strategies used during the first open enrollment period to engage the rural uninsured. Learn about practical and replicable strategies that you can implement to engage the uninsured living in the rural areas near you!
Medicaid: Taking Stock of an Essential Program in Uncertain Timesmilfamln
Medicaid is a state-federal program that provides essential services and benefits for low-income families and for many who have special health care needs. Military caregivers and their families may find themselves interacting with Medicaid in cases where TRICARE and ECHO coverage is not enough or when family members are not eligible for TRICARE and/or ECHO coverage. This year, there has been significant discussion about reforming and changing Medicaid in terms of the way it is funded, the services that are provided, and who may be eligible for the program. It is important for military support personnel, caregivers and military families to be aware of developments that are or might be underway in the Medicaid program.
Enroll America’s Communicator’s Guide: How to Message Get Covered, Stay CoveredEnroll America
Webinar slides from October 27, 2014. As health coverage communicators, our first priority is to give consumers the confidence they need to get covered and stay covered. Please join us as we offer lessons learned in effective messaging in both press and digital space from the first open enrollment period. We also discussed our strategy for continuing to motivate uninsured consumers to action into the next enrollment period and explaining the process for those renewing. This webinar also focused on important messages for engaging young adult, Latino, and African American populations. You can view the recording here: http://www.enrollamerica.org/resources/webinars/ready4oe2-effective-strategies-second-open-enrollment-period/.
Todas las semanas en Saucépolis publicamos un resumen con algunos de los acontecimientos de interés cultural, de ocio o turístico que más pueden interesar a los zaragozanos y a la gente que nos visita: es nuestra gaceta a la que llamamos "Saucépolis News". Este es un breve resumen de los acontecimientos turísticos y de ocio en Zaragoza esta semana:Revolver en concierto: 21 Gramos
Carlos Goñi y su banda llegan a la ciudad en la gira de presentación de este 12º album. Se acerca en 20º aniversario de Revólver, y el escenario del Principal es perfecto para la celebración junto a sus fanáticos zaragozanos. Con una carrera indiscutible, 12 discos a sus espaldas y un buen puñado de temas clásicos, el éxito está asegurado para este pionero de los conciertos acústicos.
Teatro Principal
Miércoles 3 de Febrero 21:00 horas
Zaradanza en el Principal
Noveno encuentro coreográfico de danza contemporánea que ofrece la posibilidad de ver el trabajo que vienen desarrollando en nuestra ciudad los profesionales de la danza. Algunos de los coreógrafos mas destacados de la comunidad ofrcen su espectáculo. En anteriores ediciones se han dado a conocer jóvenes valores, y han sido invitados bailarines y coreógrafos que mantienen una especial relación con nuestra ciudad.
Teatro Principal
Sábado 6 21:00 horas
Domingo 7 19:00 horas
Flamenco en el auditorio
Continúa el ciclo de flamenco en la sala multiusos del auditorio con el Homenaje a Chano Lobato. Actuación de Mariana Cornejo y Encarna Anillo en este concierto incluido en el abono de temporada. La enrtrada para este único concierto tiene un precio de 20 euros. Todo un lujo para los amantes del flamenco que están de enhorabuena por la calidad de los artistas que está trayendo este ciclo.
Auditorio de Zaragoza
Viernes 5 de Febrero 22:00 horas.
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From evidence to actions: How can we use evidence to better inform investment...ILRI
Presented by Isabelle Baltenweck, Peter Ballantyne and Michael Victor at the Global Livestock Advocacy for Development (GLAD) Virtual workshop for sustainable livestock champions, 19–21 May 2020
CHHS Open DataFest - 3.14.16 - Day One Morning SessionsMichael Kerr
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Fall 2016 Upate: Strategic Plan to Facilitate the Economic Sucess of Fairfax ...Fairfax County
This is a fall 2016 update on progress on Fairfax County's strategic plan for economic success. To learn more about this plan, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/success
. Using Appreciate Inquiry, participants were asked to describe what is functional about the current food system and to create a vision for a food system in Skagit County that would provide easy access to healthy foods. Audio recordings and detailed notes were analyzed and coded into emergent themes. Mind maps were used to visually represent themes in three main areas: what is working currently, barriers to healthy food access, and participant visions for the future. Listening session results were presented to local stakeholders to inform a planning process for a comprehensive response to improving healthy food access in Skagit County.
Lisa Davis, VP & GM, Digital Transformation & Scale Solutions, Enterprise & Government, Data Center Group, Intel Corp.
Red Hat Government Symposium 2019
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing Days
FOIA in the Federal IT Environment - Jonathan Alboum
1. 2015 Edge Summit
FOIA in the Federal IT Environment
December 8, 2015
USDA Chief Information Officer
Jonathan Alboum
United States
Department
of Agriculture
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2. United States
Department
of Agriculture
• Helps keep America's farmers and
ranchers in business despite the weather
and market uncertainties via commodity,
credit, conservation, disaster, and
emergency assistance programs
• Works to end hunger and improve health
in the U.S. through domestic nutrition
assistance programs and science-based
dietary guidance, policy and education
• Ensures that the Nation's commercial
supply of meat, poultry, and egg products
is safe, wholesome, and properly labeled
and packaged
marketing of U.S. agricultural products
and ensures the health and care of
animals and plants
• Supports a safe, sustainable, competitive
U.S. food and fiber system, as well as
strong communities, families, and youth
through integrated research, analysis and
education
• Helps improve the rural economy and
quality of life through financial programs
that support essential public facilities and
services. Promotes economic
development by providing loans to
businesses
A Diverse Mission & Portfolio
Through 17 agencies and 17 offices, USDA:
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3. Mission | Performance |
Stewardship
OCIO
Offices
Agencies
USDA Agencies
1. Agricultural Marketing Service
2. Agricultural Research Service
3. Animal & Plant Health Inspection
Service
4. Center for Nutrition Policy &
Promotion
5. Economic Research Service
6. Farm Service Agency
7. Food & Nutrition Service
8. Food Safety & Inspection Service
9. Foreign Agricultural Service
10. Forest Service
11. Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards
Administration
12. National Agricultural Library
13. National Agricultural Statistics Service
14. National Institute of Food &
Agriculture
15. Natural Resources Conservation Service
16. Risk Management Agency
17. Rural Development
USDA Offices
1. Departmental Management
2. National Appeals Division
3. Office of Advocacy & Outreach
4. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil
Rights
5. Office of Budget & Program Analysis
6. Office of the Chief Economist
7. Office of the Chief Financial Officer
8. Office of the Chief Information Officer
9. Office of the Chief Scientist
10. Office of Communications
11. Office of Congressional Relations
12. Office of Environmental Markets
13. Office of the Executive Secretariat
14. Faith-Based & Neighborhood
Partnerships
15. Office of the Inspector General
16. Office of the General Counsel
17. Office of Tribal Relations
The Challenge
17 USDA Agencies with diverse missions and funding sources plus 17 USDA Offices working
collaboratively to deliver our missions and provide our customers a single customer experience while
being good resource stewards.
United States
Department
of Agriculture
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4. The Federated Environment within USDA
• Without a sense of larger identity, the environment has a tendency
to become “stove-piped,” with a lack of cohesion and
collaboration between USDA agencies
• Agencies and Offices tend to operate as individual entities, and
have difficulty coordinating across functional areas
• The above environment would make it difficult to carry out a
comprehensive and timely Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
program within USDA
United States
Department
of Agriculture
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5. Steps Taken to Increase FOIA Cohesion and Collaboration
• Coordinated with program offices and program managers to elicit their
concerns and issues and build trust
• Created FOIA training courses specifically tailored for FOIA professionals and
to USDA Program Managers/Executives
• Revitalized FOIA Council to better identify issues, build support for investing
in technology and improve the transparency of the FOIA Program
United States
Department
of Agriculture
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6. Implementing IT Technology to Improve FOIA Program Delivery
Implementation of the following four software tools contributed substantially to
decrease overall Department processing time for FOIA records:
1. Enterprise Wide Solution for Tracking and Processing FOIAs and Privacy Act Requests
• Tracks and stores from receipt to response all incoming requests
• Produces USDA reports including those required by the Department of Justice’s Office of
Information Policy
2. Public Access Link (PAL)
• Submits request electronically through a link on our FOIA website
• Tracks the status of requests and downloads records responsive to those requests.
3. e-Discovery Platform
• Identifies duplicate records and provides the ability to search and categorize records;
• Provides the ability to rank and view records by “record custodian”
4. Legal Research Engine
• Provides the ability to do legal research on FOIA matters
United States
Department
of Agriculture
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7. Accomplishments
Despite the USDA Federated Environment, increased Coordination,
Collaboration and building Trust among FOIA Employees across
Agencies/Staff Offices resulted in the following:
• In FY15, the average processing time for simple FOIAs fell below 10 working days, down from
26.5 in FY10
• USDA received a high release rate of 97.9 % for requests processed for disclosure.
• USDA FOIA Service Center processed approximately 96% of the 19,864 FOIA requests received
and decreased its backlog by 69.69%
• Backlogged FOIA requests were eliminated by Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS), Grain
Inspection, Packers & Stockyards (GIPSA), Office of Budget & Program Analysis (OBPA), and
Research Education, Economics (REE)
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) decreased its backlog by 86%.
• Slight reductions were also reported in the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Rural
Development (RD)
United States
Department
of Agriculture
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8. Recognized Achievements
• USDA FOIA program this year received two 2015 Department of Justice
Sunshine Awards
• USDA ranked #1 in the Center for Effective Government’s 2015 Access to
Information Scorecard
United States
Department
of Agriculture
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9. General Principles for Mission Success
1. Openly communicate the benefits of working together to share information,
collaborate, and make information available
2. Embedding concept of customer service in federal space
3. Promote genuine concern for interacting with individuals/customers and meeting
and exceeding the individuals/customers expectations
4. Develop a strategy that focus’ on the benefits of collaboration to enhance decision-
making, to leverage resources and to develop approaches to share information
5. Identify and publicize best practices and success stories in the development of a
collaborative communications strategy
6. Adopt and leverage new value added Information Technology
United States
Department
of Agriculture
10. Examples where the General Principles can be Applied to
IT Activities within USDA include:
1. Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA)
2. Cybersecurity
3. Shared Services
4. Data Center Consolidation
5. IT Network Modernization
United States
Department
of Agriculture
10